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What was Bolsonaro convicted of?

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Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, inciting a mob to storm government buildings, and being aware of a plan to assassinate his rival. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison.

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Brazilians react to ruling against former president Jair Bolsonaro

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  • Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a military coup. 11s
  • Bolsonaro was found guilty on five counts, including plotting to kill his opponent. 39s
  • Public celebrations erupted among Bolsonaro's opponents following the verdict. 26s
  • Bolsonaro is the first Brazilian leader convicted of attempting a coup and can appeal the conviction. 1m 6s
  • Supporters held a vigil outside Bolsonaro's house, where he is under house arrest. 1m 17s
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Brazilians react to ruling against former president Jair Bolsonaro
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Africanews
5 hours ago
Brazilians react to ruling against former president Jair Bolsonaro

Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempting a military coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 presidential election, and found guilty on five counts, including plotting to kill his opponent.

Brazil's former president gets 27 years for plotting a coup in 2022
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CBC News
14 hours ago
Brazil's former president gets 27 years for plotting a coup in 2022

Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a military coup and found guilty of leading a criminal organization that sought to undermine democracy after losing the 2022 election.

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison
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France 24
24 hours ago
Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison

Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, inciting a mob to storm government buildings, and knowing of a plan to assassinate his rival, Lula da Silva.

Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years prison
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DW News
1 day ago
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years prison

Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup and leading a criminal organisation that attempted to overturn the results of the presidential election.

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