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Brasilia, Sept 19 (EFE).- Brazil’s Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will use virtual trials to speed up the proceedings of some of the hundreds of defendants accused in the Jan. 8 coup attempt. Last week, the High Court sentenced the first three defendants to prison terms ranging from 14 to 17 years for crimes …

The four defendants were arrested on the day of the attacks and face charges of attempting to overthrow the rule of law, attempted coup, armed criminal association, and damage to public property. Sentences could total 30 years in prison.

Judge condemns ‘dastardly putschist attack’ on Latin America’s largest democracy as first four Bolsonaro supporters go on trial

Judge condemns ‘dastardly putschist attack’ on Latin America’s largest democracy as first four Bolsonaro supporters go on trial