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What happened to Bolsonaro

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Jair Bolsonaro fell and hit his head in prison after suffering a fit while sleeping. Initially denied hospital treatment, he was later authorized by Brazil's Supreme Court to undergo medical tests for minor injuries.

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Brazil's top court permits Bolsonaro's request for hospital after fall

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  • Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for hospital tests
  • Bolsonaro is serving 27 years for plotting a coup after 2022 election 9s
  • His wife said he had a fit and hit his head while sleeping 15s
  • Federal police found minor injuries, no initial need for hospitalization 25s
  • Court later authorized CT scan, MRI, and EEG at DFStar Hospital 47s

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1 day ago
Brazil's top court permits Bolsonaro's request for hospital after fall

Brazil's Supreme Court justice authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to leave prison for hospital tests after he fell and hit his head.

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Brazil's top court permits Bolsonaro's request for hospital after fall

Michelle Bolsonaro stated he had a fit while sleeping, fell, and hit his head on furniture, receiving medical care only when she visited.

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Brazil's top court permits Bolsonaro's request for hospital after fall

Brazil's federal police reported Bolsonaro received initial medical treatment Tuesday morning; a federal police doctor found minor injuries and saw no need for hospitalization.

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