Brazil's Supreme Court judge votes to convict Jair Bolsonaro in coup plot trial

theguardian.com

Brazil's Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes voted to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro in a coup plot trial, alleging a criminal organization sought to impose dictatorship. Moraes claimed Bolsonaro led a plot involving disinformation and potential assassinations to overturn election results. Seven co-conspirators, including military figures, are also on trial. The verdict is expected by Friday, with Bolsonaro facing up to 43 years if convicted. He denies involvement in a coup.


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