Brazilian justice who imprisoned Bolsonaro now under fire for alleged links to disgraced banker
Summary
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, who sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to prison, is under pressure to resign because documents suggest he had secret communication with a jailed banker accused of financial crimes. The revelations have caused concern among politicians and the public, with some demanding his removal to protect the court’s reputation.Key Facts
- Justice Alexandre de Moraes sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for attempting a coup.
- Police documents show Moraes gave advice to Daniel Vorcaro, a banker now jailed for financial crimes.
- Vorcaro is the owner of Banco Master, which was closed amid the scandal.
- Moraes reportedly reviewed a contract involving his wife and the banker, worth about 130 million Brazilian reais ($26 million).
- Moraes has not ruled on cases involving the banker or Banco Master.
- Some politicians, including Jair Bolsonaro’s son, want Moraes to resign or be impeached.
- The Supreme Court did not publicly address the situation during a recent session.
- The scandal involves multiple politicians and occurs ahead of Brazil’s upcoming elections.
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