Brazil opens first trials over January 8 riots

Brazil's high court opened the first trials Wednesday over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who were demanding the ouster of his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Defense attorney Sebastiao Coelho da Silva called the trial "politically motivated."

Sep 14, 2023 - 05:30
Brazil opens first trials over January 8 riots
Brazil's high court opened the first trials Wednesday over the January 8 riots in Brasilia by supporters of far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who were demanding the ouster of his successor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Defense attorney Sebastiao Coelho da Silva called the trial "politically motivated."