Overview
- The DF Public Defender’s Office said Tuesday it opened a procedure to examine Jair Bolsonaro’s health and custody conditions at the Federal Police superintendency in Brasília after requests from Senator Izalci Lucas and Congressman Gustavo Gayer, stressing the review is at an initial stage with no conclusions.
- Bolsonaro remains held at the PF facility serving a 27-year, 3-month sentence; he fell in his cell on Jan. 6, was later diagnosed with a mild traumatic brain injury, and was transferred to a hospital only after authorization the following day.
- His legal team filed a new petition to STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes seeking humanitarian home detention, citing clinical fragility and the need for continuous caregiving after prior denials.
- Forty-two senators submitted a request urging house arrest on health grounds, arguing his condition requires continuous monitoring they say has not been ensured in custody.
- Relatives allege harmful constant noise from building air-conditioning; PF provided earplugs and says the cell is about 12 m² with private bathroom and basic amenities, and officials indicated a quick fix would require extensive building work.