Brazil’s former president, Jair Bolsonaro, is facing trial over comments perceived as endorsing sexual assault. Bolsonaro says it’s all political targeting. A judge in Brasilia believes the case has merit. Back in 2014, Bolsonaro clashed with legislator María do Rosário. Then, he implied she wasn’t worthy of sexual assault. Addressing the charge, Bolsonaro said he […]
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