Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro attend a vigil near his home in Brasilia, where he is under house arrest. AP
Supporters of Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro attend a vigil near his home in Brasilia, where he is under house arrest. AP
Rio de Janeiro residents celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to sentence Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in jail. AFP
Rio de Janeiro residents celebrate the Supreme Court's decision to sentence Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in jail. AFP
Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat. AP
Bolsonaro was convicted of attempting a coup to remain in office despite his 2022 electoral defeat. AP
Carmen Lucia, chief justice at the Supreme Court. A majority of judges found Bolsonaro guilty. Bloomberg
Carmen Lucia, chief justice at the Supreme Court. A majority of judges found Bolsonaro guilty. Bloomberg
Paulo Amador da Cunha Bueno, Bolsonaro's lawyer, right, at the Supreme Court trial in Brasilia. Bloomberg
Paulo Amador da Cunha Bueno, Bolsonaro's lawyer, right, at the Supreme Court trial in Brasilia. Bloomberg
Crowds took to the streets to celebrate the sentence, after the far-right politician was found guilty on five charges. Bloomberg
Crowds took to the streets to celebrate the sentence, after the far-right politician was found guilty on five charges. Bloomberg
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, addresses the media in Brasilia. EPA
Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the former president, addresses the media in Brasilia. EPA
Supporters of Bolsonaro storm the National Congress in Brasilia in 2023. They had called for the military to help overthrow President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. AFP
Supporters of Bolsonaro storm the National Congress in Brasilia in 2023. They had called for the military to help overthrow President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. AFP

Brazilian Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison - in pictures