Jair Bolsonaro Arrested Amid Escape Plot Concerns Ahead of Prison Sentence
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been arrested under suspicions of attempting to flee to avoid a 27-year prison sentence related to a coup attempt. Authorities detained Bolsonaro after he allegedly tampered with his ankle monitor, raising concerns about his flight risk. The arrest comes just days before he was set to begin serving his sentence. Bolsonaro had sought house arrest, citing health issues, but was taken into custody in a move deemed necessary to prevent an escape. His legal team and the public await further developments as the situation unfolds.
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