Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was arrested and claimed he damaged his electronic ankle monitor “out of curiosity,” after being suspected of planning to abscond. A video released by the Supreme Court showed the device badly damaged and burned, with Bolsonaro admitting to using a soldering iron on it. The arrest, ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, came amidst fears Bolsonaro would seek refuge in a foreign embassy, possibly the U.S. embassy, to avoid punishment for his role in a failed coup and his 27-year prison sentence. Supporters and detractors reacted strongly, with his allies condemning the arrest as political persecution, while opponents celebrated his detainment.
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Following an investigation into an alleged coup attempt, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s residence was raided by federal police. The Supreme Court trial, expected to conclude soon, has led to fears of Bolsonaro fleeing the country to avoid a potential 43-year sentence. As a result, preventative measures have been put in place including an ankle monitor, a curfew, and a ban on communicating with foreign diplomats. The search also revealed $14,000 in cash and a USB drive, while Bolsonaro denies any coup involvement and claims he has no plans to leave Brazil.
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Nyyon Sanders, out on bond for a 2022 murder, is accused of a second homicide after allegedly allowing his ankle monitor battery to die. This incident has again brought scrutiny to Accupoint, the private monitoring company, with Presiding Judge Wesley Pipes considering severing ties due to repeated failures. District Attorney Keith Blackwood cites this as a system failure, highlighting the urgent need for either improved private monitoring or a shift to sheriff’s office oversight, contingent upon securing adequate funding. Both Sanders brothers, Nyyon and Kevin, had their bonds revoked following the November murder.
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John Q. Hosedrinker