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STF’s Flávio Dino Says Congress Can Rework Sentencing for Jan. 8 Convictions

Congressional talks now center on reducing penalties rather than granting full amnesty.

Overview

  • Dino stated that adjusting penalty parameters is a legitimate legislative role and would naturally shape how courts apply sentences.
  • He emphasized that the Supreme Court cannot issue a formal view on the pending bill at this stage and is applying the law currently in force.
  • The proposal under debate is a reworked version of the amnesty bill that initially sought to pardon Jair Bolsonaro and others convicted over January 8.
  • Chamber leaders have approved urgency for the measure as rapporteur Paulinho da Força works to secure support for a sentence‑reduction text.
  • Political blocs remain split, with Bolsonaro‑aligned lawmakers pressing for full amnesty and parts of the Centrão favoring reduced terms.