, Sept. 2 -- The trial of Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro entered a decisive stage Tuesday as the verdict and sentencing phase began over accusations that he conspired to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.

A Supreme Court panel has scheduled sessions through Sept. 12 to determine whether the far-right leader is guilty of trying to overturn the vote that narrowly made Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva president.

Bolsonaro, who insists he is innocent, faces five charges connected to an alleged coup attempt. Currently under house arrest, he has repeatedly claimed the case is politically motivated.

That claim has drawn support from U.S. President Donald Trump, who linked a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to Bolsonaro's legal ...