Bolsonaro's Lawyer States Moraes Expressed Concern Over Health and Evaluates Maintaining House Arrest
The lawyer Paulo Cunha Bueno stated, in a social media post, that he participated in an in-person meeting with Justice Alexandre de Moraes—the rapporteur for the criminal execution of AP 2268 in the Supreme Federal Court (STF)—to reinforce the request for the continuation of former President Jair Bolsonaro's humanitarian house arrest.
> "I have just filed, in an in-person meeting, the request for the continuation of the humanitarian house arrest regime in favor of President Jair Bolsonaro, with Justice
Alexandre de Moraes — rapporteur of the criminal execution process of AP 2268/STF. The rapporteur Justice, with great urbanity, gave an attentive hearing to the arguments presented — both regarding the current medical situation and the issue concerning the weapon found at the residence —, making clear his concern regarding the health condition and the care being provided. I believe that the arguments presented on both topics to be assessed are relevant and have sufficient foundations for maintaining the home regime, given that the President, by evident notice, meets the humanitarian requirements to justify the exceptional domestic custody." *(according to a post made by the lawyer on social media)*
According to the lawyer, the meeting was considered positive, and the justice reportedly listened attentively to the arguments presented by the defense, especially regarding Jair Bolsonaro's health situation and the issue involving the weapon found at the residence, according to *CNN 360* (CNN Brasil).
According to Paulo Cunha Bueno, the defense reiterated the request to extend the humanitarian house arrest, whose initial 90-day period expired last Thursday.
The Weapon Controversy
The controversy also involves the seizure of a Glock 9mm pistol registered in the former president's name during a police checkpoint in the Federal District. The weapon was in the possession of a GSI (Institutional Security Office) military officer responsible for Bolsonaro's security, and the case is still being investigated by the Civil Police of the Federal District.
According to *CNN 360*, the defense maintains that there was no bad faith and that possession of the firearm was justified for personal security reasons, considering the presence of family members at the residence.
Next Steps
Justice Alexandre de Moraes is expected to decide in the coming days whether or not to maintain the humanitarian house arrest regime. The decision will also take into account legal opinions and the recommendation of the Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) to await the conclusion of the investigations before making a final determination.
According to *CNN 360*, there is an expectation that the analysis of the case will be concluded after the evaluation of the arguments presented by the defense.