Who ruled on Jair Bolsonaro's conviction and what was the outcome regarding his appeals?

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ruled the conviction final, eliminating any further chances for Bolsonaro to appeal.

How did the military respond to Jair Bolsonaro's coup attempt?

Military commanders refused to support Bolsonaro's coup attempt, contributing to its failure despite his efforts including tampering attempts with his ankle monitor.

Where is Jair Bolsonaro serving his prison sentence?

Jair Bolsonaro began serving his 27-year sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia.

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Jair Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Sentence for Brazil Coup Attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has begun a 27-year prison sentence for a coup attempt, following a Supreme Court ruling that exhausted all appeals.

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Jair Bolsonaro, former Brazilian President, has commenced a 27-year prison sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia for his role in a coup attempt.

Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ruled that Bolsonaro's conviction was final, eliminating any further chances for appeals in the case.

Bolsonaro was convicted for attempting to overthrow democracy and leading an armed criminal organization, with his defense exhausting all legal avenues.

The coup plot failed as military commanders refused to support the former president, despite his efforts, including a revealed attempt to tamper with his ankle monitor.

Bolsonaro's supporters protested nationwide, blocking highways and storming government buildings in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, following the Supreme Court's order.

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Center-leaning sources report neutrally on Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence, focusing on factual legal developments and diverse public reactions. They present the court's decision, details of his incarceration, and the charges without evaluative language. The coverage balances perspectives from both supporters and detractors, providing a comprehensive overview of the event and its broader political context.

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: Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting to overthrow democracy and leading an armed criminal organization in connection with a coup attempt.
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: Brazil's Supreme Court, led by Justice Alexandre de Moraes, ruled the conviction final, eliminating any further chances for Bolsonaro to appeal.
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: Military commanders refused to support Bolsonaro's coup attempt, contributing to its failure despite his efforts including tampering attempts with his ankle monitor.
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: His supporters protested nationwide, blocking highways and storming government buildings in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, after the court's order.
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: Jair Bolsonaro began serving his 27-year sentence at the Federal Police headquarters in Brasilia.
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