"Brazilian President Bolsonaro Faces Indictment for Falsifying Vaccine Records"
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been indicted for allegedly falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination records, along with 16 others, to obtain fraudulent vaccination certificates and bypass health restrictions. The indictment, released by the Supreme Court, accuses Bolsonaro of tampering with the health ministry’s database and could result in a maximum 12-year prison sentence if convicted. This marks the first indictment for the embattled far-right leader, who faces multiple other investigations, including alleged involvement in an uprising and attempting to sneak expensive jewelry into Brazil.
- Brazil’s Bolsonaro indicted for suspected falsification of his personal vaccine records PBS NewsHour
- Brazil Police Recommend Criminal Charges Against Bolsonaro The New York Times
- Police Seek Charges Over Bolsonaro's Fake Covid Certificate Barron's
- Brazilian Ex-President Accused by Police of Faking Vaccine Records The Wall Street Journal
- Police: Anti-vax Bolsonaro forged vaccine card before U.S. visit The Washington Post
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