A judge in Brazil has released 137 people accused of taking part in the storming of parliament and other state institutions in early January. They can now remain free pending trial. In total, more than 2,000 people were arrested after the riots in Brasilia.
On January 10, more than 600 people were released. As reported, supporters of the right-wing ex-president Jair Bolsonaro stormed and vandalized several government buildings in the capital Brasilia on January 8. They were angry about the electoral victory of left-wing politician Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who narrowly defeated Bolsonaro. Memories of the storming of the US Congress by supporters of former US President Donald Trump (2021) were awakened.
More than 2,000 people have been arrested in the capital after the riots. According to the judiciary, 803 suspects are still detained and awaiting their verdict. Many others were released on parole. A judge recently ordered the parole of 137 people allegedly involved in storming parliament and other state institutions. According to studies, they are neither among the donors nor among the main perpetrators.
No guns or online networking
Court representatives said on Tuesday that most of them have small children and that justice had not yet noticed. Those released are now required to wear electronic ankle bracelets and are not allowed to be active on online networks. In addition, their passports are revoked. They are not allowed to carry firearms and must stay at home both evenings and weekends. These measures apply provisionally until their trial.
Source: Krone
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