The defense of former president Jair Bolsonaro filed a request for criminal review with the Supreme Federal Court on Friday, May 8. Lawyers claim judicial error in the conviction for coup attempt.
The request, sent to STF president Edson Fachin, asks that the case be assigned by lot among the justices of the Second Chamber. Lawyers Marcelo Bessa and Thiago Lôbo Fleury argue that the First Chamber lacked jurisdiction and that irregularities occurred in Mauro Cid’s plea agreement.
Bolsonaro’s conviction to 27 years and three months in prison became final in November 2025. The defense cites restrictions on the right to defense and describes the final judgment as premature, seeking annulment of the plea deal and all evidence derived from it.
The Second Chamber comprises Gilmar Mendes, Luiz Fux, Dias Toffoli, Kassio Nunes Marques and André Mendonça. The STF has already rejected similar review requests from those convicted for the January 8 events.
