Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro — son of former President Jair Bolsonaro and brother of presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro — for trying to advance U.S. intervention in his father's legal case and pushing sanctions against Brazilian officials, according to reports.
Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, for attempting to promote U.S. intervention in his father's legal proceedings and seeking sanctions against Brazilian officials. The conviction was reported on Tuesday evening by multiple Israeli and international outlets, including N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig. Eduardo is the brother of Flavio Bolsonaro, a current presidential candidate. The case underscores ongoing legal scrutiny of the Bolsonaro political family, which has faced multiple investigations since Jair Bolsonaro left office. The sentence and further legal consequences have not yet been detailed.
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