Carlos Bolsonaro challenges father's January 8 conviction, cites absence

Carlos Bolsonaro, newly elected senator, publicly disputes Jair Bolsonaro's conviction related to the January 8, 2023 attacks, arguing his father was in the US and not physically present. The conviction reportedly rests on coup-plot allegations rather than direct participation. This marks a political challenge to the judicial outcome, potentially influencing public opinion and legal appeals.

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