If you ask for opening of criminal action in court, PGR may increase, decrease or change the list of crimes attributed by PF
The (Attorney General’s Office) will evaluate the report of (Federal Police) on the investigation against the former president (PL) and his son, the federal deputy (PL-SP). They coercion in the course of the process about the attempted coup d’état. The indictment took place in the inquiry that investigates the congressman’s performance in the United States, where he would have articulated pressure measures and sanctions against Brazilian authorities.
The PGR may present a formal accusation of crimes in court, which can become a criminal action and turn those investigated into defendants. If you decide to formally accuse Bolsonaro and Eduardo in the Federal Supreme Court, the PGR does not necessarily have to follow the conclusions of the PF, and may increase, decrease or change the list of crimes attributed by the PF.
The PF’s final report concludes that Bolsonaro and Eduardo, with the support of journalist Paulo Figueiredo and Pastor Silas Malafaia, acted to interfere with, who investigates the plot to prevent the inauguration of the president (PT).
According to the PF, the actions of Eduardo and the other investigated are directly targeted by democratic institutions, especially the STF and the National Congress, to submit them to personal interests. The report details that the group sought to coerce members of the judiciary and, more recently, the House and Senate, aiming to influence decisions for its own benefit.
Step by step
The PF report will undergo the evaluation of the prosecutor and the staff of his cabinet. PGR may report the former president and son or ask for further investigations to the police or file the case. Gonet has 15 days to pronounce, but this deadline can be flexible.
After the PGR decision, the request returns to Minister Moraes to give progress. If the PGR submits the formal complaint, the magistrate will open a period of 15 days for the defendants’ defenses to present their answers in writing.
The case is released so that the receipt of the complaint is judged in a collegiate manner – in the plenary, with the 11 ministers, or in the 1st class, collegiate with 5 ministers. It is possible to appeal the decision.
If the complaint is received, the accused become defendants and respond to criminal proceedings in the court. The process goes to a series of procedures to determine the facts and their participation, with evidence collection.
The case goes to collegiate trial, in which the ministers will define whether those involved must be acquitted or convicted (and what is the penalty of each). It is up to appeal.
