HALISTER1: Brazil Judge Accepts Charges Against Lula: Court Filing

Brazil Judge Accepts Charges Against Lula: Court Filing

(Bloomberg) -- Federal judge Sergio Moro accepts charges on corruption and money laundering against Brazil’s former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, a court document shows.
  • Law firm working on Lula’s defense didn’t immediately comment on the decision when contacted by Bloomberg News
    • Through his laywers, Lula has denied the accusations
  • NOTE: Earlier, O Globo newspaper reported on court’s decision
  • NOTE: On Sept. 14, Prosecutors Call Lula Mastermind of Brazil’s Biggest Scandal; Link to story
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Luiz Inacio Da Silva (Federative Republic of Brazil)
Sergio Moro (Federative Republic of Brazil)

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