Brazil's Supreme Court has unanimously advanced criminal charges against six allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro, analyzing an alleged coup plot post his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This follows earlier charges against Bolsonaro and seven close associates. The indictment grouped the accused by roles, identifying the new group as having managerial responsibilities in the conspiracy. Actions included mobilizing police and drafting emergency documents. Bolsonaro claims political persecution and faces potential long prison sentences for coup-related convictions, amid ongoing recovery from surgery.
Brazil's supreme court is pursuing criminal charges against six more former allies of Jair Bolsonaro for an alleged coup plot to maintain his presidency after losing the 2022 election.
The prosecutor general categorized Bolsonaro and others into groups based on their roles in the coup plot, with a focus on managerial roles for the newly indicted allies.
Despite denials of wrongdoing, Bolsonaro described the trial as politically charged rather than technical, reinforcing his claims of political persecution.
Convictions related to the coup could lead to significant prison sentences, as Brazilian law imposes harsh penalties for such crimes.
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