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Moraes Upholds Mauro Cid's Plea Deal Amidst Bolsonaro's Coup Indictment by STF

Nov 21, 2024, 08:21 PM

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has upheld the plea deal of Mauro Cid, the former aide-de-camp to ex-President Jair Bolsonaro (PL). Cid's testimony, which lasted nearly three hours, included new elements regarding General Braga Netto. This decision comes amidst Bolsonaro's criticism of Moraes following his indictment by the Federal Police for an alleged coup attempt in 2022. Bolsonaro has accused Moraes of conducting 'fishing expeditions' for evidence and detaining people without formal charges. The plea deal's maintenance is significant as it relates to an ongoing investigation into the coup attempt by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).