On appeal, Paulo Sergio Nogueira, Bolsonaro’s former defense minister, again demands acquittal policy

The lawyers presented what is called “Ban announcement“, which, in general, does not change the outcome of the trial, even when admitted. It serves to clarify any omissions, inconsistencies or doubts of the parties.

In October, when lawyers filed their first requests for clarification, they had already sought acquittal on the basis of the premise of “voluntary withdrawal,” under which if someone abandons the crime, they can only be punished for what they have already committed.

The argument was repeated in the second prohibitions presented today. “Therefore, it is clear that there was no statement on the question of law raised by the party, which makes the parties’ declared opposition legitimate in order to overcome this omission,” said the request signed by Andrew Fernandez Farias.

The defense also questions the total sentences and asks for a new Dosimetry. “The error in the total penalties was duly pointed out in the request for clarification, but was rejected by this egregious first body,” he says.

Nogueira was accused of submitting a draft Of content a fraud For presidents armed forces During a meeting held in 2022. The goal will be to prevent Inauguration of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silvathe winner of the presidential competition held that year.

The former minister, along with Bolsonaro, belongs to the so-called “Crucial essence“From the coup plot formed by the leaders of the alleged coup attempt to keep the former president in power.