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Brazil Supreme Court resumes hearings in Bolsonaro coup trial

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) resumed hearings on Monday, 26 July, in the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies for an alleged coup attempt and related crimes. The First Chamber handling the trial includes ministers Cristiano Zanin (president), Alexandre de Moraes (relator), Carmen Lúcia, Flávio Dino and Luiz Fux.

Prosecution witnesses were heard beginning 19 July, and ten defense witnesses for General Augusto Heleno are scheduled, among them General Carlos Penteado and former Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga. The hearings are set to conclude on 2 June. After testimonies, the parties must file written final arguments within 15 days, after which the relator will schedule the interrogation of the defendants. A judgment on the core part of the case is expected between September and October 2024.

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Alexandre de Moraes · Augusto Heleno · Cristiano Zanin · General Augusto Heleno · General Carlos Penteado · Jair Bolsonaro · Marcelo Queiroga · Supreme Federal Court (STF) · Supreme Federal Court of Brazil

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court resumed hearings on the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven allies for attempted coup and related crimes. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The First Chamber of the STF handling the trial is composed of ministers Cristiano Zanin, Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lúcia, Flávio Dino and Luiz Fux. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The hearings began on 19 July with prosecution witnesses. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ten defense witnesses for General Augusto Heleno will be heard, including General Carlos Penteado and former Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] A judgment on the core part of the case is expected between September and October 2024. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The hearings will conclude on 2 June. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] After testimonies, parties will submit written final arguments within 15 days. guaiba.com.br
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The relator will schedule interrogation of defendants after written arguments. guaiba.com.br