What specific crimes is Jair Bolsonaro accused of in the coup trial?

Bolsonaro is accused of attempting a coup to overturn the 2022 presidential election results, involvement in criminal activities, and plotting to kill political figures.

What are the potential consequences if Bolsonaro is found guilty in the coup trial?

If found guilty, Bolsonaro could face up to 12 years in prison and add to his existing ban from elections until 2030 for abuse of power.

Who else is involved in the trial alongside Bolsonaro?

The trial involves Bolsonaro and seven of his allies, all being judged by a Supreme Court panel for their alleged roles in the coup plot.

Why is this trial considered unprecedented in Brazil's judicial history?

It is the first criminal trial of high-ranking officials accused of attempting a coup, marking a historic event in Brazil's judiciary system.

What stage is the trial currently at?

The trial has entered the verdict and sentencing phase, with the Supreme Court panel holding five-day sessions to determine the guilt of Bolsonaro and his allies.

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Bolsonaro's 'Historic' Coup Trial Enters Verdict Phase Amid Grave Allegations

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's 'historic' criminal trial for an alleged coup plot after his 2022 election loss has entered its verdict phase, facing potential prison.

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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's "historic" criminal trial for allegedly leading a coup plot after his 2022 election loss has entered its verdict and sentencing phase.

A Supreme Court panel is holding five-day sessions to determine if Bolsonaro and seven allies are guilty of attempting to overturn the 2022 presidential election results.

Bolsonaro faces accusations of attempting a coup, involvement in criminal activities, and plotting to kill political figures, though he denies all wrongdoing.

A guilty verdict on the coup plot could result in up to 12 years in prison, adding to his existing ban from elections until 2030 for abuse of power.

Experts deem this the first criminal trial of high-ranking officials accused of an attempted coup, highlighting its unprecedented nature in Brazil's judicial history.

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Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the "historic" nature of the trial as a crucial moment for Brazilian democracy, breaking a tradition of impunity for coup attempts. They highlight the gravity of the charges against the "far-right ex-leader" and the detailed allegations from the prosecution, including plans for assassinations and a "coup draft." While including Bolsonaro's denials, the collective narrative underscores the trial's significance in upholding democratic rule.

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: Bolsonaro is accused of attempting a coup to overturn the 2022 presidential election results, involvement in criminal activities, and plotting to kill political figures.
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro's coup trial
: If found guilty, Bolsonaro could face up to 12 years in prison and add to his existing ban from elections until 2030 for abuse of power.
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro's coup trial
: The trial involves Bolsonaro and seven of his allies, all being judged by a Supreme Court panel for their alleged roles in the coup plot.
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro's coup trial
: It is the first criminal trial of high-ranking officials accused of attempting a coup, marking a historic event in Brazil's judiciary system.
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro's coup trial
: The trial has entered the verdict and sentencing phase, with the Supreme Court panel holding five-day sessions to determine the guilt of Bolsonaro and his allies.
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Verdict set to be handed down in Bolsonaro's coup trial

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