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Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison

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Brazil's Supreme Court has sentenced firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for coup plotting at the end of a landmark trial that divided the nation and drew U.S. fury.

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  • Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison by Brazil's Supreme Court. 22s
  • He was convicted of plotting a coup, inciting a mob, and knowing of an assassination plan against Lula da Silva. 55s
  • Bolsonaro denies wrongdoing and is under house arrest, planning to appeal the decision. 1m 9s
  • Experts say Bolsonaro's chances of overturning the conviction are minimal. 1m 14s
  • He is banned from running for office until 2030 and is expected to endorse a challenger in the next election. 1m 19s
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