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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday. Federal Police last Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup. They sent their 884-page report to the Supreme Court, which lifted the seal. The unsealed document provides a first glimpse of several testimonies that describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer. “The evidence collected throughout the investigation shows unequivocally that then-President Jair Messias Bolsonaro planned, acted and was directly and effectively aware of the actions of the criminal organization aiming to launch a coup d’etat and eliminate the democratic rule of law, which did not take place due to reasons unrelated to his desire,” the document said. At another point, it says: “Bolsonaro had full awareness and active participation.” Bolsonaro, who had repeatedly alleged without evidence that the country's electronic voting system was prone to fraud, called a meeting in December 2022, during which he presented a draft decree to the commanders of the three divisions of the armed forces, according to the police report, signed by four investigators. The decree would have launched an investigation into suspicions of fraud and crimes related to the October 2022 vote, and suspended the powers of the nation's electoral court. The navy’s commander stood ready to comply, but those from the army and air force objected to any plan that prevented Lula’s inauguration, the report said. Those refusals are why the plan did not go ahead, according to witnesses who spoke to investigators. Bolsonaro never signed the decree to set the final stage of the alleged plan into action. Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or awareness of any plot to keep him in power or oust his leftist rival and successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. “No one is going to do a coup with a reserve general and half a dozen other officers. What is being said is absurd. For my part, there has never been any discussion of a coup,” Bolsonaro told journalists in Brazil’s capital Brasilia on Monday. “If someone came to discuss a coup with me, I’d say, that’s fine, but the day after, how does the world view us?” he added. “The word ‘coup’ has never been in my dictionary.” The top court has passed the report on to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet. He will decide whether to formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former president was formally accused of three crimes: violent elimination of the rule of law, staging a coup d'etat and forming a criminal organization. Rodrigo Rios, a law professor at the PUC university in the city of Curitiba, said Bolsonaro could face up to a minimum of 11 years in prison if convicted on all charges. “A woman involved in the Jan. 8 attack on the Supreme Court received a 17-year prison sentence,” Rios told The Associated Press, noting that the former president is more likely to receive 15 years or more if convicted. “Bolsonaro’s future looks dark.” Ahead of the 2022 election, Bolsonaro repeatedly alleged that the election system, which does not use paper ballots, could be tampered with. The top electoral court later ruled that he had abused his power to cast unfounded doubt on the voting system, and ruled him ineligible for office until 2030 . Still, he has maintained that he will stand as a candidate in the 2026 race. Since Bolsonaro left office, he has been targeted by several investigations, all of which he has chalked up to political persecution. Federal Police have accused him of smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them and directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses . Authorities are also investigating whether he incited the Jan. 8, 2022 riot in which his followers ransacked the Supreme Court and presidential palace in Brasilia, seeking to prompt intervention by the army that would oust Lula from power. Bolsonaro had left for the United States days before Lula’s inauguration on Jan. 1, 2023 and stayed there three months, keeping a low profile. The police report unsealed Tuesday alleges he was seeking to avoid possible imprisonment related to the coup plot, and also await the uprising that took place a week later. Hughes reported from Rio de Janeiro
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jameis Winston didn't throw a pick-6 on Sunday in Pittsburgh. There's progress. In this lost season for the disappointing and shockingly bad Cleveland Browns, the small victories matter. Winston, who has been entertaining if not always effective in six starts, did have a pair of interceptions. But the Browns were more harmed by Dustin Hopkins missing two more field goals in falling 27-14 to the Steelers, who haven't lost a regular-season home game to Cleveland since 2003. Coming off a 497-yard passing performance, which included two pick-6's in a loss at Denver last Monday night, Winston played more cautiously against the Steelers (10-3). However, he still made mistakes and couldn't rally the Browns (3-10), who were trying to sweep the season series from their division rival for the first time in 36 years. Now that the Browns have officially and mathematically been eliminated from the AFC playoffs — logically, that happened weeks ago — it's probably time for them to start planning ahead for next season. But that won't include a change at quarterback as coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Winston, who has revived Cleveland's offense since taking over when Deshaun Watson ruptured his Achilles tendon in October, will start this week against the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. “Our focus right now is really just trying to find ways to get a win,” Stefanski said. While there's an argument to be made that the Browns should play second-year QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson over the next four weeks to see if he fits into their future, Stefanski is sticking with Winston, who has emerged as a viable option to start for Cleveland next season. Of course, with it being the Browns, all plans are subject to change. So there's a reasonable chance that Thompson-Robinson, who made three starts and played in eight games as a rookie, could get some time before the season ends. Stefanski wouldn't get into any specifics for his decision to ride with Winston, who has thrown for 1,892 yards while going 2-4 as a starter. “We’re just going to continue to do everything we can to play better,” Stefanski said on a Zoom call. “Obviously I think we can play better on offense. Certainly as a team we can play better, but really the focus is making sure that we put our guys in position to find a way to win.” Winston at least gives the Browns a chance to finish with some dignity. At this point, that's all they got. What's working Stefanski has kept his players focused and motivated. The Browns haven't quit, and that's a strong signal that Stefanski still has his player's attention in a season filled with disappointment. It might be more challenging now that the Browns are only playing for pride, but guard Wyatt Teller is confident the team will fight until the end. “It doesn’t matter if you’re in playoff contention or not,” he said. “You’re going to do the best you can to play at a high level and protect your brothers.” What needs help Penalties have been a problem all season (11 in the opener) and continued Sunday as the Browns were called for nine infractions, including a pair of personal fouls in the second half. Cleveland leads the NFL with 53 pre-snap penalties. Stock up Right tackle Jack Conklin. For the second straight game, Conklin, with some help from others, held Steelers star pass rusher T.J. Watt without a sack. Conklin's comeback after undergoing knee reconstruction last season has been a bright spot in an otherwise dark season. Stock down Hopkins. His two misses — a 38-yarder at the end of the first half and a 43-yarder early in the third quarter — were beyond deflating. Two makes and the game would have been tied at 13. So steady while going 33 of 36 and making all eight kicks from over 50 yards a year ago, Hopkins is in a 3 of 9 tailspin. The team's decision to sign him to a three-year, $15.9 million extension this summer appears to be another miss. Still, Stefanski is confident Hopkins will find his kicking swing. “This is something that I know he can get through,” Stefanski said. “We’ll get through it together. He’s a veteran. He’s been through a lot in his career already and this is something we’ll continue to work through.” Injuries CB Greg Newsome II injured the same hamstring Sunday that he had surgery on during the summer. Stefanski said Newsome will “miss time,” but did not say how much. ... DB Mike Ford is in concussion protocol after being hurt in the first half. ... Stefanski ruled out LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah again this week with a neck injury, but didn't provide any updates on his condition. Owusu-Koramoah was eligible to return last week. He got hurt on Oct. 27 while tackling Ravens running back Derrick Henry. Key number 99 1/2 — Career sacks for Myles Garrett, who recorded his 11th this season on Sunday. Garrett has 13 sacks against the Steelers, including six in his past three games. What's next A visit on Sunday from the Chiefs and perhaps pop superstar Taylor Swift, who could celebrate her birthday (Dec. 13) with a weekend in boyfriend Travis Kelce's hometown. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Tom Withers, The Associated Press“We are sending a very clear message in Pennsylvania, the use of AI to harm others, especially our children, will not be tolerated,” said state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
TTC bans e-bikes, e-scooters aboard vehicles during winter monthsThe American Canyon and Vanden high school football team earned spots in 2024 CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games after brackets were released on Sunday. The Wolves (11-2), who beat Redwood 35-28 on Saturday for their first North Coast Section crown in school history, will host Lassen of Susanville (10-3) in the 5-A bowl on Saturday at 6 p.m. Lassen beat Orland 49-35 in the Northern Section championship. The Grizzlies will travel 260 miles to American Canyon for the bowl game. With a win, American Canyon will play Rio Hondo Prep or Poway for a state crown. Vanden (11-2), which beat Oakdale 49-35 on Saturday in the Sac-Joaquin Section championship, will travel to Pleasant Valley of Chico (9-3) in the Division 3-A bowl game at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Pleasant Valley knocked off Red Bluff 49-21 in the Northern Section title game. With a win, Vanden will play Rio Hondo Prep or Poway for a state crown. Tickets for the regional bowl games are available though the CIF’s ticketing partner, GoFan. Tickets go on sale to the general public at noon on Monday. For more about the other bowls, see cifstate.org.Correction in O&G counters presents buying opportunity
Leonardo DiCaprio is making headlines for the wrong reason. The 50-year-old Hollywood icon faced backlash after a viral video showed him appearing to ignore a traditional Fijian farewell performance at a luxury hotel in Nadi. In the clip, which was posted to TikTok on Thursday, November 21, hotel staff sang "Isa Lei" — a song commonly performed for departing guests — while DiCaprio, clad in all-black attire, walked through the lobby while seemingly talking on his phone. Despite the cheerful farewell, the Oscar winner kept his head down and didn't engage with the performers or the crowd of onlookers. DiCaprio's girlfriend, Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, was also present during the send-off. Once the clip went viral, critics on the popular social media app quickly slammed the Titanic star. Leonardo DiCaprio is in Fiji #fypp "Not even a thank you or a wave," one person wrote, while another called his demeanor "disrespectful." A third commenter accused DiCaprio of pretending to take a "fake call" to avoid the situation altogether. However, some fans jumped to his defense, noting the swarm of cameras and DiCaprio's history of keeping a low profile. "He didn't ask for a choir. He wants to be left alone like any of us," one supporter commented. While DiCaprio has yet to respond to the incident publicly, sources told Page Six that his seemingly detached demeanor was not an intentional slight to the hotel staff or guests, emphasizing that the Hollywood icon is "very kind." DiCaprio's stay in Fiji comes amid rumors that he proposed to Ceretti , 26. But Page Six insiders shut down the engagement buzz, calling it "nothing more than an internet rumor." The couple began dating in August 2023 after being spotted on an ice cream date in Santa Barbara, California, followed by a nightclub outing in Ibiza, Spain. A few months later, a source confirmed the pair's relationship with Us Weekly , stating DiCaprio is "completely smitten" with Ceretti, adding, "Vittoria is all he thinks about."
Deslandes came off the bench to seal the Beach Boys’ victory at the Aspect Arena. But Deslandes did not expect to feature in the Isthmian North clash. “I didn’t think I was going to play over the weekend because of my groin,” said Deslandes. “But when I came on I worked hard for my team. “I got the opportunity to score to make it 2-0 and took it well so I was pleased.” Deslandes’ goal came three minutes into stoppage time after Jamal Allen had earlier given Concord the lead just before the break. And he was thrilled to help the Beach Boys get back to winning ways. “It was a great feeling to be back playing after my groin injury,” said Deslandes. “The team worked hard for 90 minutes straight and stayed switched on to win 2-0. “It was good in the changing room after the game so I really enjoyed it.” The victory moved Concord 12th in the table. But Deslandes remains hungry for more. “I want to kick on and bring my quality into Concord Rangers to help the team up the table,” said Deslandes. “I want to get more goals and assists and I’ll keep working hard.” Next up for Concord is a trip to fourth placed Tilbury. And Deslandes will make the short trip having settled in well on his return to Sammy Collins’ squad. “The feeling is amazing here,” said Deslandes. I feel loved and trusted and I am starting to love football again. “Hopefully we keep this and win more and more games to reach the play-offs.”
Kongsberg Digital Secures Major Simulator Contract with Transnet in South AfricaLast month, some local credit unions hosted a forum, and I served as one of the panelists. An audience member asked the group to describe ourselves in just one word; a question which I often struggle with so you can imagine my stress when I was handed the mic to answer the question first. After some hemming and hawing, I finally said “resilient.” At first, I regretted this choice as other panelists gave what I thought were superior answers. But the more I’ve thought about this moment, the more I stand by it – and the more I believe it extends beyond myself. Building resilience in our communities is a broad goal of mine as I look to the next two years. I am honored and grateful that the people of Biddeford re-elected me, and I take very seriously the responsibility which comes with that vote. It should come as no surprise that I am worried about actions the federal government may take or fail to take in the coming months and years. Many of these concerns are linked to decisions which could negatively impact funds Maine receives to provide services to people, particularly when it comes to health care. This will present the state with budget challenges and force the Legislature to be disciplined in how we prioritize funds and policies. With this in mind, we must focus on protecting folks’ access to health care and enhance their ability to afford it. A healthier community is a more prosperous community. We must lock in the progress we’ve made in patient access to necessary care, and maintain important consumer protections against price gouging and arbitrary insurance company denials. In this vein, we must do what we can to strengthen our state’s mental health care system; an issue that is deeply personal to me. I am proud of the progress we have made funding crisis response centers, but we must do more to recruit more providers, ensure coverage and invest in preventative and ongoing mental health treatment which can help improve folks’ health before a crisis emerges. Additionally, my colleagues and I must do all that we can to prioritize initiatives that will put money back in Mainers’ pockets. Property taxes are out of control and threaten the ability of both seniors and working class families to remain in their homes. Some of this is due to overly restrictive state policies, including those that are embedded in our state constitution, that prevent cities from being able to shift the tax burden away from residents. This issue can also be attributed to the state’s ongoing and widespread housing crisis. No matter what, tackling high property taxes must include protecting revenue sharing and the state’s commitment to fund 55 percent of the cost of K-12 public education. Additionally, the Legislature needs to work together to bolster our state’s infrastructure so that our communities can be resilient in the face of increasingly severe weather. These storms have impacted both coastal communities like Biddeford and inland communities in central and western Maine – presenting a statewide problem. A commission just completed its study of these challenges and released its report. It is imperative that we implement their recommendations. Finally, the Legislature must continue to stand up for our most vulnerable neighbors and protect the freedoms of all Mainers. I have heard from constituents who are afraid of what the actions of the incoming Trump administration will mean for them. Fortunately, we have strong laws on the books protecting access to reproductive health care (including abortion) and protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ+ Mainers. I will fight to ensure that we do whatever we can to strengthen these protections where needed and will vocally oppose efforts to roll back protections we have passed. The national political climate is toxic right now, and we’ve already seen disturbing rhetoric from cynical politicians who believe they have a mandate to spread hate and division against immigrants, women and trans people. They don’t. Personally, I do not respect politicians who obsess about books, bathrooms and the genitals of high school athletes rather than helping folks afford to feed their families and pay their bills. Such politicians are a minority here in Maine, and we will not let them divide us no matter what we hear coming out of Washington. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to build a more resilient Maine. Let’s get to work. Rep. Marc Malon is serving his first term in the Maine House, representing a portion of Biddeford. He serves as a member of the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee and the Labor and Housing Committee. He can be reached via email at marc.malon@legislature.maine.gov. Comments are not available on this story. Send questions/comments to the editors. « Previous Next »
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