URGENT: Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Masterminding Brazil Coup Plot

Breaking News: Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years for Masterminding Brazil Coup Plot Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being found guilty of plotting a military coup. A panel of five Supreme Court justices delivered the verdict, with four voting to convict and one acquitting him. Bolsonaro was convicted on five charges related to his efforts to stay in power after losing the 2022 election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He is currently under house arrest but did not attend the trial. The sentence has significant implications for Bolsonaro's future, and it remains to be seen how he will respond to the verdict. The Brazilian government has yet to comment on the decision. In a statement, US President Donald Trump expressed surprise at the guilty verdict, comparing it to his own experience with impeachment proceedings. However, this reaction is not directly related to the case against Bolsonaro. This development comes as Brazil continues to navigate its post-election landscape. The country's Supreme Court has been actively investigating allegations of corruption and electoral interference. Developing Story: This article will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*