Bolsonaro Arrested, Allegedly Tried Escaping with Soldering Iron

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, 70, was arrested after allegedly attempting to remove his ankle monitor with a soldering iron, potentially to avoid a 27-year prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. He was taken to federal police headquarters in Brasilia, with his lawyers denying the claims. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who oversaw the case, noted signs of tampering on the monitor and the possibility of Bolsonaro seeking political asylum. The Supreme Court panel will vote on the justices order in an extraordinary session this coming Monday. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.