Bolsonaro's Ex-Minister Apologizes for Offensive Remarks in Coup Attempt Trial

Anderson Torres, former Justice Minister under Jair Bolsonaro, publicly apologized to Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for using offensive language during a 2022 ministerial meeting. The apology came during Torres's testimony in a trial related to an alleged coup attempt on January 8th, 2023. The video released by Estadão shows excerpts from this testimony. Torres stated, "I apologize for the words. I truly lacked politeness in a moment I shouldn't have." His remarks were made in a closed-door meeting and the context is highly politically charged, given the ongoing investigations into the events of January 8th and the accusations against Bolsonaro's administration. The apology highlights the ongoing legal and political ramifications of the incident, and the importance of accountability in high-level political discourse. The case continues to unfold, with further developments expected.