Bolsonaro, ankle monitor and Hallucinations
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed medicine-induced 'paranoia' led to him violating his electronic ankle monitor. Following his detention, he denied intentions to escape house arrest. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered his custody due to concerns over potential flight risks and supportive gatherings undermining police monitoring.
In September, Brazil ’s Supreme Court convicted Bolsonaro, 70, who led the country from 2019 to 2022, of attempting a coupe to stay in power after his election loss. He was sentenced to 27 years and has been on house arrest with an ankle monitor since August.
Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been detained after a planned vigil by supporters posed an escape risk, ending his house arrest. Justice Alexandre de Moraes cited evidence of tampering with Bolsonaro's ankle monitor.