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Brazil's Former President Under House Arrest, Moscow Terror Trial Continues
In news from Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro is currently under house arrest. Despite this, he addressed a crowd via phone at a demonstration, a recording of which has since surfaced online.
Meanwhile, in Russia, the trial for the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert hall in Moscow began on August 4, 2025, under tight security. Nineteen defendants are standing trial, including four Tajik nationals accused of carrying out the attack that claimed 149 lives and wounded over 600 on March 22, 2024.
The attack involved gunmen shooting people waiting for a rock concert and setting the venue on fire, causing many deaths from smoke inhalation. The accused appeared in court in glass cages, with some showing signs of severe physical injuries consistent with alleged torture during interrogation.
The trial is being conducted by a three-judge panel in the Moscow City Court (Second Western District Military Court) and has been closed to the public due to safety concerns for participants. Russian authorities claim, without presenting evidence, that Ukraine was involved or had interests in the attack, allegations strongly denied by Kyiv.
Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, remains in custody, having been in prison since September due to a trial for sexual offenses. The sentence for those involved in the Moscow terrorist attack will be announced in October, while Combs will learn his fate in October as well.
This marks a significant year for both countries, as the terrorist attack in Moscow occurred over a year ago, and Combs' trial has been ongoing for several months. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the Moscow attack, and six additional suspects have been charged in absentia for recruiting and training the attackers.
Politics and general-news continue to revolve around the significant trials ongoing in both Brazil and Russia. While the trial for the Moscow terror attack is underway, more details emerged about Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, who addressed a crowd via phone from under house arrest, despite his predicament.
