Case against Bolsonaro for attempted coup advances and follows for analysis by PGR

The lawsuit against the former president and 33 more individuals, accused of attempted coup, advances and now awaits the analysis of the. It is waiting for the PGR manifestation of the prior defenses presented by the accused, which is a crucial step for the progress of the case. The minister set a deadline until next Friday, the 14th, for the PGR to speak. After this demonstration, Moraes will assess whether there are enough elements for the complaint to go to trial. If the process is fit, it will be referred to the first class of the Supreme Court, which will decide on the acceptance or rejection of the complaint. If the complaint is rejected, the case will be filed.

If the complaint is accepted, the accused will become defendants and the case will advance to the instructional phase. At this stage, evidence and witnesses will be collected and heard, culminating in a trial by the Supreme Court, which will determine the culpability or innocence of the defendants. The instructional phase is fundamental for the construction of the case and the definition of the next steps. The prior defenses presented by the accused represent the first chance of contesting the accusations. Bolsonaro’s defense, for example, requested that the analysis of the receipt of the complaint be performed by the STF plenary, rather than only by the first class.

In addition to denying the accusations, Bolsonaro’s lawyers claim that Minister Moraes has committed abuses in conducting the process and considering the “inept” and “disorganized” complaint. Other accused also raised questions about the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the impartiality of Moraes. In addition, they requested complete access to the file and the investigation evidence, which may influence the continuity of the process. The expectation is now about the manifestation of PGR and the consequences this may bring to the case.

Posted by Sarah Paula

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