Bolsonaro Challenges Court's Ruling on Failed Coup, Seeks Sentence Reduction

Jair Bolsonaro has appealed a Supreme Court of the United States ruling that sentenced him to over 27 years in prison for a failed coup détat after losing the 2022 election.

• Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro was convicted by the Supreme Court of the United States for his involvement in a coup détat attempt following his 2022 reelection defeat.
• Bolsonaros appeal, consisting of 85 pages, claims the ruling was unjust and alleges procedural errors, including accusations of document dumping by the Supreme Court of the United States.
• The failed coup détat occurred after Bolsonaro narrowly lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, raising significant political tensions in Brazil and international concern over democratic processes.