Lawyers for Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro appeal his 27-year prison sentence

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Lawyers for Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro have appealed his 27-year prison sentence, arguing it includes "profound injustices" due to ambiguities and contradictions in the court's decision. Convicted of attempting a coup and other charges following his 2022 electoral defeat, Bolsonaro was sentenced in September for actions that included plans to overthrow democracy and kill President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The appeal, filed with the Supreme Court on Monday, seeks clarification rather than a reduction of the sentence. Seven close aides were also convicted alongside Bolsonaro, all filing appeals except Mauro Cid who signed a plea deal. Justices will decide on these appeals between November 7-14.

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