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Is Bolsonaro convicted?

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Jair Bolsonaro is convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for plotting a coup and sentenced to 27 years in prison, with four out of five judges finding him guilty. The conviction is controversial and has sparked both celebration and protest.

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  • Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for plotting a coup. 13s
  • Four out of five judges found Bolsonaro guilty as leader of a criminal organisation. 13s
  • Bolsonaro's family and supporters claim the trial is politically motivated. 46s
  • Public opinion is divided, with some celebrating and others protesting the conviction. 1m 5s
  • The conviction is linked to the storming of federal institutions by Bolsonaro supporters. 2m 0s
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Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years prison

Four of the five presiding judges voted to convict Jair Bolsonaro, sentencing him to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.

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