HOUSE ARREST: Former Brazilian President will serve 27-year sentence at home
The Supreme Court today approved former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year prison sentence for attempting a coup at home due to poor health, instead of in prison.
TL;DR
- Bolsonaro has been hospitalized since March 13 with pneumonia.
- He experienced kidney and inflammation problems requiring intensive care.
- He has had numerous health issues since being stabbed in 2018.
- The stabbing occurred before he was elected president.