“I’m going to stay here, in Brazil. I am already 70 years old, several health problems. (is) An injustice. They want to eliminate a leader of the conservative right of South America of the elections next year. They know that if I am (on the lists), I win“The ex -president said.
On the outskirts of the Senate, the ultra -right leader told the press: “I will face the trial, I have no alternative“He acknowledged and emphasized that there is” nothing to link “to the attacks of January 8, 2023, When thousands of their supporters invaded the headquarters of the three powers of Brazil and caused damage.
In turn, he pointed against the Attorney General of the Republic, which in his allegation Final asked to be convicted of five crimes that involve sentences that could exceed 40 years in prison.
“Innocent people who were prey seems to me that They were prey to justify my 40 years in prison. They are committing an injustice with me, “said the ex -president by questioning the sentence against 643 protesters of the protest that resulted in a coup attempt.
After the final allegation of the Prosecutor’s Office, the defense of the accused is now expected to present their position on the facts. The final verdict of the trial could Know between September and October.
The Brazilian Prosecutor’s Office requested that Jair Bolsonaro be convicted by coup attempt
At the last hearing of the process, the prosecution requested that the ultra -right leader be convicted of the crimes of coup d’etat, armed criminal organization, attempt at violent abolition of the democratic state of law, qualified damage for serious violence or threat and deterioration of protected heritage. In this way, the ex -president and the other seven defendants in the case could face penalties ranging from the 12 and 40 years in prison.
The investigation focuses on the alleged coup attempt against the current President Lula da Silva on January 8, 2023, days after his assumption. The rest of those involved in the case are some of their former high -ranking ministers and military.
Brazil attorney general, Paulo Gonethe said that there is “a wide set of evidence”, which includes manuscripts, digital files, exchange of messages and forms, which reveal “the conspiracy plot against democratic institutions.”
Source: Ambito