Verdict and sentencing phase of 'historic' attempted coup trial of Brazil's Bolsonaro begins

Verdict and sentencing phase of ‘historic’ attempted coup trial of Brazil’s Bolsonaro begins World Sep 2, 2025 11:01 AM EDT

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — A Brazilian Supreme Court panel opened the verdict and sentencing phase Tuesday in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro on allegations that he led a conspiracy to stay in power after losing the 2022 presidential election.

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The court panel scheduled sessions on five days through Sept. 12 to decide whether the far-right ex-leader is guilty of seeking to overturn the election result in which he was narrowly defeated by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

“History teaches us that impunity, omission, and cowardice are not options for peace,”