BRASILIA, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday earlier than a deliberate supporters’ vigil close to his dwelling, ending months of home arrest as he appeals a Supreme Courtroom conviction for plotting a coup.
Supreme Courtroom Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the detention in a courtroom choice, seen by Reuters, citing the danger of encamped supporters hampering police monitoring of Bolsonaro’s home arrest. He additionally famous proof of tampering with the ex-president’s ankle monitor the evening earlier than.
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