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Bolsonaro commits a shameful act on TV, saying Herzog committed suicide.

“Some innocent people ended up having an end they didn’t deserve, in my opinion. In the Vladimir Herzog case, many say he committed suicide,” declared the far-right candidate, days after Brazil was condemned for failing to investigate the murder of Vladimir Herzog.

Bolsonaro commits ignominy on TV and says Herzog committed suicide (Photo: Disclosure/ RedeTV! | Archive)

From DCM – In an interview with Mariana Godoy's program, Jair Bolsonaro commented on the murder of Vladimir Herzog at the DOI-CODI facilities in 1975, after he was tortured. Days ago, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights condemned Brazil for negligence in the investigation. "Some innocent people ended up having an end they didn't deserve, in my opinion. In the Vladimir Herzog case, many say he committed suicide," he declared. "I regret his death, regardless of the circumstances, whether it was suicide or torture. Suicide happens, people commit suicide," he stated. Read more here The full text.