STF Minister stressed that the request lacks legal support and recalled that the current legislation establishes a maximum period of 15 days for the defendant to speak out
The minister, a member of the Federal Supreme Court (), rejected the request for the defense of the former president, who asked for a period of 83 days to submit his defense. This request arose after Moraes determined that the former president’s lawyers expressed themselves on the complaint filed by the Attorney General’s Office () in the inquiry related to an alleged coup plot.
In his decision, Moraes pointed out that the defense request lacks legal support. He recalled that current legislation establishes a maximum period of 15 days for the defense to manifest in cases like this. Bolsonaro’s defense argued that the PGR complaint is extensive and includes a significant amount of documents, which, according to them, would make 15 days insufficient for an appropriate response. However, Moraes maintained his position, emphasizing the importance of respecting legal deadlines.
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