Jair Bolsonaro Allegedly Tried to Disable Ankle Monitor

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested for allegedly tampering with his ankle monitor in an attempt to escape prison after being sentenced to 27 years for leading a coup attempt following the 2022 election. The Supreme Court ordered his detention as he was deemed a flight risk, and he was taken from house arrest to federal police custody in Brasilia. Court documents revealed signs of malfunction on the monitor, raising concerns about his intent to flee. Bolsonaro’s supporters are rallying outside the police headquarters, claiming political persecution as he prepares to begin serving his sentence next week.

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