In a custody hearing held this Sunday (23), former president Jair Bolsonaro reported having suffered a medication episode that caused him to damage his electronic ankle bracelet. During the testimony, which lasted between 30 and 40 minutes, Bolsonaro denied any intention of escaping and said that, at the time he burned his ankle bracelet and when he was arrested, his daughter Laura, an advisor and his older brother were at his home.
According to information obtained by the analyst at CNN Gustavo Uribe with investigators, when he started manipulating the equipment with a soldering iron, and everyone in the house was asleep.
Emotional state and medications
Bolsonaro declared that he was taking medication to treat anxiety attacks, recurring coughs and nausea. He attributed his behavior to the effects of these medications, which he had been taking for four days, stating that he had never presented similar conditions before starting treatment.
Still according to Gustavo Uribe’s investigation, Bolsonaro appeared anxious and dejected after his arrest. Throughout the morning of this Sunday (23), he remained standing, walking from one side to another in the room where he is being held, which has a television, air conditioning, bathroom and closet.
During his testimony, Bolsonaro also mentioned suffering from insomnia, reporting that he had “choppy sleep” with frequent interruptions during the night. , believing that there were bugs installed in the electronic ankle bracelet.
Preventive detention was maintained after the custody hearing, as minister Alexandre de Moraes did not participate in the session. The analysis of the case remains the responsibility of the magistrate.
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