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Brazilian judge votes to annul Bolsonaro case, breaking with peers

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Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Luiz Fux voted on Wednesday (September 10) to acquit former President Jair Bolsonaro of forming a criminal organization and voted to annul his trial over jurisdiction, breaking with peers and raising the odds of an appeal after the final verdict this week.

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  • A Supreme Court judge voted to annul Bolsonaro's trial, citing court incompetence. 18s
  • Two judges previously voted to convict Bolsonaro on charges of plotting a coup and assassination. 3s
  • Bolsonaro could face up to 43 years in prison if found guilty. 1m 1s
  • The trial has drawn international attention, with Donald Trump criticizing the proceedings. 1m 11s
  • A majority of the five-judge panel is needed for conviction, with two votes remaining. 1m 48s
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