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Brazil judge bars law that could reduce Bolsonaro’s 27-year prison sentence

Al Jazeera·Al Jazeera·23 days ago
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Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes suspends use of law to reduce prison sentences, pending further review. Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has barred the implementation of a law that could dramatically reduce the prison sentence of former President Jair Bolsonaro for involvement in a coup plot after his loss in the 2022 election. De Moraes ordered the law’s suspension on Saturday until the Supreme Court can convene a full hearing to consider appeals challenging its constitutionality. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention list 2 of 3 Brazil’s police open a probe into presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro list 3 of 3 Brazil pulls visa of Trump adviser who asked to visit Bolsonaro in prison end of list Bolsonaro’s conviction for involvement in a plot to remain in office after losing to left-wing rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2022 has become a cause celebre for the country’s political right,…

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