Brazil publishes ex-President Bolsonaro’s conviction for coup attempt, starting appeals clock World Oct 22, 2025 6:47 PM EDT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court on Wednesday published the ruling convicting former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup, starting the clock for filing any appeals.

Judges in September convicted Bolsonaro of trying to overthrow democracy and sentenced him to 27 years and three months in prison. He has been under house arrest since August.

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Bolsonaro’s lawyers have said they will try to appeal the conviction and sentence before the full Supreme Court of 11 justices. Some experts say it’s unlikely to be accepted.

The far-right politician Bolsonaro h

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