What you need to know about Bolsonaro's coup prison sentence

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his involvement in a plot to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. The court found Bolsonaro guilty of organizing a criminal association, inciting the public to commit crimes, and abuse of political power. The charges stem from Bolsonaro's efforts to challenge the legitimacy of the election, which he lost to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro, a far-right politician, had repeatedly made unfounded claims of voter fraud and urged his supporters to take to the streets to protest the election results. The verdict is a significant blow to Bolsonaro's political career and a major victory for Brazil's democracy. The sentence serves as a warning to those who seek to undermine the democratic process and highlights the importance of respecting the rule of law in a functioning democracy.