Minister pointed out that both Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, would be trying to file a criminal action through an amnesty that is not legally supported
The minister, in deciding to impose an electronic anklet on declared unconstitutional the amnesty proposal related to scammer acts, which is currently being processed in the House of Representatives. Moraes pointed out that both Bolsonaro and his son, Eduardo, would be trying to file a criminal action through an amnesty that is not legally supported. In 2024, the then mayor, Arthur Lira, decided to withdraw the amnesty project from the Constitution and Justice Commission, choosing to create a special committee for his analysis. The project, which is rapporteur Rodrigo Valadares, proposes forgiveness to convicts for events of January 8, 2023, which could benefit Bolsonaro and others involved.
If the proposal is approved, it is expected to face questions in the Federal Supreme Court (STF). The President of the Court, Luis Roberto Barroso, stressed that, although Amnesty is a prerogative of Congress, the Supreme Court has the authority to evaluate the legality of the measure. Minister Gilmar Mendes also positioned himself against the proposal, reinforcing the controversy surrounding the subject. The Attorney General’s Office has already submitted convictions to 643 individuals involved in attacks on the headquarters of the three powers in Brasilia and reiterated the request for punishment to Bolsonaro and other defendants. The former president faces accusations in the Supreme Court for his alleged leadership in the 2022 coup plot and is ineligible by 2030. If he is convicted of criminal organization and other crimes, the penalty may exceed 40 years of imprisonment.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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