Bolsonaro resigns from testifying and asks PF to complete the investigation into alleged interference | Politics

The decision was reported to the Federal Supreme Court (STF) by the Attorney General’s Office (AGU) on Thursday (26). The investigation has been paralyzed since September 17 due to the uncertainty about the testimony of the President of the Republic.

In the document, the AGU informs the STF of the desire to “reject means of defense that were provided only through face-to-face in that order. “The government was seeking authorization for Bolsonaro to present a written statement, instead of appearing in person.

The AGU also says that “it is ready to send the records to the Federal Police for the preparation of the final report that will be submitted, a continuous act, even within the current extension, to the Federal Public Ministry.

This AGU request on the conclusion of the investigations will be analyzed by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, rapporteur of the case since October.

According to the investigation, Bolsonaro has the prerogative to remain silent in the event of a statement. Even if the Federal Police fix a date, Bolsonaro can miss an appointment without being sanctioned. In 2018, the STF prohibited the so-called “coercive driving”, when it was required that the investigated or the accused testify.

The president’s hearing is identified as one of the last measures for the outcome of the investigations.

The opening of the investigation was authorized at the end of April and is based on the complaint by former Justice Minister Sergio Moro, who resigned alleging Bolsonaro’s alleged attempt to interfere with the Federal Police to protect family members and allies.

At the time, the rapporteur of the case in the STF, Minister Celso de Mello, determined on September 11 that President Jair Bolsonaro must give face-to-face testimony in the investigation into the alleged interference with the FP.

The minister also denied that the responses were submitted in writing. According to the investigation, Bolsonaro would have to attend Federal Police hours, but with the right to remain silent.

The rapporteur also determined that Moro’s defense could accompany the interrogation and ask the president questions. AGU appealed and, in plenary, the trial was only open to the vote of Minister Celso de Mello himself, who withdrew the following week.