SAO PAULO (AP) — A top judge has thrown out both corruption convictions of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, opening the way for a possible battle against conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in next year’s elections. The judge ruled on procedural grounds, arguing the cases were tried in the wrong jurisdiction and should be retried in the capital. But prosecutors say that may be too late because the statute of limitations for prosecution of the 75-year-old ex-leader could have expired. The government can appeal Fachin’s ruling to the full court and da Silva still faces other prosecutions in Brasilia and Sao Paulo, though those are far from any decision.
‘Lula’ convictions dismissed; could run again in Brazil
