## Jair Bolsonaro faces justice over alleged attempt to usurp Brazilian democracy

Authored by theguardian.com

The prosecutor general, Paulo Gonet, told the court it was essential those behind the “frightening and shadowy” conspiracy be held to account.

But the historian Danilo Araújo Marques said that never before had top military leaders or a former president been tried for attacking democracy.

“Our democracy is going through an acid test and it’s possible it will come out of this strengthened.”.

Claiming Bolsonaro was the victim of a “witch-hunt”, Trump slapped 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports and sanctioned Alexandre de Moraes, the judge presiding over the case.

Bolsonaro’s congressman son, Eduardo Bolsonaro, has moved to the US to lobby Trump officials to take up his father’s fight.

Marques predicted there were likely to be lively days ahead as Brazil’s 40-year-old democracy notched up another landmark moment.

Even if Bolsonaro was convicted and jailed, “new chapters” could still be written, such as congress approving an amnesty, or a future rightwing president granting Bolsonaro a pardon. »

### Evers signs bipartisan bill requiring consent for certain pelvic exams

Authored by jsonline.com

MADISON — Wisconsin hospitals will now be required to obtain explicit written consent before allowing medical students to perform a pelvic exam on a patient who is unconscious or under anesthesia.

The law also requires hospitals to have written policies and procedures requiring informed consent.

According to bill author Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere, Wisconsin will join 28 other states with such laws on the books. »

### Deputy Green Party Leader admits to performing hypnotherapy to 'enlarge' women's breasts in the past

Authored by lbc.co.uk

Zack Polanski, the deputy leader of the Green Party, has admitted to performing hypnotherapy to 'enlarge' women's breasts in the past.

In the 90-minute sessions allegedly costing £222, women were told to visualise themselves with bigger breasts.

The Green Party want big pots of money from the wealthiest in society- that's why we're proposing the wealth tax." »

### Trump can’t use National Guard, military in California to enforce laws, Judge Breyer rules

Authored by cnbc.com

Senior District Judge Charles R. Breyer Source: USDC | Northern District of California.

In mid-August, Trump placed Washington, D.C.'s police force under federal control and deployed National Guard troops in that city to address what he claims is a rampant crime problem.

"President Trump's recent executive orders and public statements regarding the National Guard raise serious concerns as to whether he intends to order troops to violate the Posse Comitatus Act elsewhere in California," the judge wrote. »

### Belgium to recognize Palestine, sanction Israel

Authored by politico.eu

Prévot said two “extremist” Israeli ministers, several “violent settlers” and Hamas leaders would be designated “persona non grata” in Belgium.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has previously said the move feeds antisemitism, “rewards Hamas’s monstrous terrorism & punishes its victims.”.

Prévot also voiced support for the EU to suspend its association agreement with Israel. »

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