Brazil Top Court Rejects Bolsonaro's Appeal on Prison Term

Brazil’s Supreme Court panel has rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal against his 27-year prison sentence for his role in an attempted coup following the 2022 election.

Four justices of the Supreme Federal Court voted to dismiss the appeal, forming a majority against Bolsonaro.

The fifth seat on the panel remains vacant. The ruling upholds Bolsonaro’s conviction for plotting to overturn the election results and undermining democratic institutions.

Bolsonaro was convicted earlier this year of five charges, including participation in an armed criminal organization and attempting to overthrow the government. He denies all charges and claims the case is politically motivated.

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The former president has been under house arrest for three months for violating court restrictions. His lawyers are expected to file additional motions and request an extension of house arrest, citing health reasons.

While the latest decision reinforces the original verdict, Bolsonaro’s sentence will not be enforced until all appeals are concluded — a process legal observers say could end within weeks.

The case has drawn international reaction. Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the ruling, calling it politically driven. Bolsonaro’s son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, now living in the United States, faces related charges in Brazil, with a court decision on his status expected this month.

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The rejection of Bolsonaro’s appeal marks a key stage in Brazil’s ongoing investigation into efforts to subvert its democracy after the 2022 election. The verdict strengthens the judiciary’s position against attempts to challenge the country’s electoral integrity.