Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 years in Prison for Attempted Coup

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, 70, has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for attempted coup, as reported by Reuters. The sentence was handed down by a panel of five judges from the Brazilian Supreme Court on September 11. Bolsonaro became the first in the country’s history to receive such a severe punishment. The charges against him stemmed from his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the government, which was uncovered by authorities after a thorough investigation. Bolsonaro’s defense team has vowed to appeal the verdict, claiming that he is innocent and that the trial was politically motivated.