Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court has included former President Jair Bolsonaro on its list of defendants in its investigation into the pogroms in the country’s capital. This was reported by the TV channel. CNN Brazil.
It was stated that the investigation team opened seven lawsuits to clarify the nature of those who participated in the demonstrations. Investigations continue for terrorism, joining an organized crime group, crimes against the democratic state system, attempted coup, threats and persecution within the scope of the article.
Previously reportedBrazil’s Attorney General’s Office appealed to the Federal Supreme Court to check whether Jair Bolsonaro was involved in the pogroms in the country’s capital. The prosecution believes the former president may have been one of the “ideologists and instigators” of violent protests.
Supporters of Bolsonaro, who lost the election on January 8, seized the Congress building and other government facilities in the city of Brasilia. Later, the security forces managed to bring the situation under their control. Nearly 2,000 people were arrested for their participation in the riots and could now be sentenced to 12 years in prison.