Brazil’s prosecutor-general Augusto Aras mentioned April 14 that Bolsonaro “allegedly inspired the perpetration of crimes” towards the rule of legislation. The previous president left the nation after his defeat and was staying in Orlando, Florida through the assaults. He had by no means overtly conceded defeat within the closest presidential race since Brazil’s return to democracy over three a long time in the past. He additionally repeatedly made unfounded claims that sowed doubt concerning the reliability of Brazil’s digital voting system. Lots of his die-hard supporters nonetheless consider the election was fraudulent, although there isn’t a proof.
His sworn deposition is a step ahead in simply one of many investigations concentrating on the far-right chief that might render him ineligible for upcoming races or end in jailtime. Bolsonaro admitted March 15 that his ineligibility is feasible, however mentioned jail may solely consequence from an “arbitrary” ruling. The previous president has denied any wrongdoing within the circumstances or involvement within the Jan. 8 rebellion.
Supreme Courtroom Justice Alexandre de Moraes granted a request from the prosecutor-general’s workplace to analyze Bolsonaro’s position, citing a video the previous president posted on Fb two days after the riot. It claimed Lula wasn’t voted into workplace, however reasonably was chosen by the Supreme Courtroom and the electoral physique, which Justice de Moraes additionally oversees.
Though Bolsonaro posted the video after the riot and deleted it the next morning, prosecutors argued its content material was ample to justify investigating his conduct beforehand.
Earlier this month, Bolsonaro testified to the federal police about three units of diamond jewlery he acquired from Saudi Arabia throughout his time as president. He denies any wrongdoing in that case too.
The previous president is predicted to testify in a number of different circumstances about his actions throughout his presidency.
