Brazil Supreme Court Slaps Jan. 8 Protesters with 17-Year Sentence
Supporters of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro are facing long prison sentences on charges of "attempted coup."
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Supporters of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro are facing long prison sentences on charges of "attempted coup."
The highest court in Brazil sentenced two of the first defendants implicated in the January 8 riot to 17 years in prison on Thursday.
The highest court in Brazil sentenced two of the first defendants implicated in the January 8 riot to 17 years in prison on Thursday.
The Supreme Court of Brazil has started the first trial for the defendants during the January 8 riots in Brasilia, where Jair Bolsonaro supporters attempted a coup.
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.