Dossier
coup trial
Coverage of coup trial in the Nexus archive.
- Coup Trial: Defence disputes interpretation of defendant’s Hausa testimony
The judge adjourned a coup trial after the defense lawyer complained that interpreters were not accurately translating the sixth defendant's Hausa testimony. The defense disputes the interpretation of the defendant's testimony during the proceedings.
- Brazil Supreme Court Eduardo Bolsonaro over US sanctions push
Brazil's Supreme Court sentenced Eduardo Bolsonaro in absentia to four years and two months in prison for seeking US sanctions against Brazil during his father's coup trial. Prosecutors alleged he threatened judicial authorities by lobbying for sanctions if proceedings against Jair Bolsonaro did not favor him.