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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elonore Hughes

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro appeals his 27-year prison sentence

Lawyers for Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro filed an appeal to reduce his prison sentence for attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat.

Judges in September convicted Bolsonaro of trying to overthrow democracy and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in jail. He has been under house arrest since August.

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