Brazilian Federal Police: Michelle resisted handing over Bolsonaro's cell phone during operation.
According to the Federal Police, "after repeated warnings," Michelle demonstrated a "cooperative attitude."
247 - Former First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro (PL) showed resistance during the Federal Police operation that mandated the use of an electronic ankle monitor on Jair Bolsonaro (PL). The police action took place on July 18.
According to the Federal Police, "after repeated warnings," Michelle demonstrated a "cooperative attitude." The information was published this Thursday (21) in an article on UOL PortalAgents seized approximately US$14 and R$8.000 at Bolsonaro's home. The PL's office in Brasília (DF) was also the target of a search and seizure operation.
The use of an ankle monitor was a precautionary measure ordered by the Supreme Federal Court against Bolsonaro due to the risk of fleeing abroad and for obstruction of justice. He is already a defendant in the investigation into the coup plot conducted by the STF, but in another investigation, which is being conducted by the Federal Police, the far-right politician was indicted by the Federal Police for hindering the investigation into the coup plan. Federal deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro (PL-SP) was also indicted for obstruction of justice.
