Lawyer Scolds Client in Brazilian Coup Attempt Trial: A Viral Courtroom Moment

Brazil's Supreme Court trial of General Augusto Heleno took a surprising turn today. During questioning, Heleno's lawyer, Matheus Milanez, publicly scolded his client for providing overly verbose answers. "The question is simply 'yes' or 'no,' excuse me," Milanez stated, visibly agitated. This outburst followed Heleno's response to a question about alleged disinformation campaigns: "In no way. There was no climate. The climate at Abin was very good." The video clip of this exchange quickly went viral, highlighting the tension in the courtroom and the unexpected dynamic between lawyer and client. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, presiding over the trial, quipped, "It wasn't me, General Heleno, let it be recorded here in the Supreme Court, it was your lawyer." The incident underscores the ongoing complexities of the trial and the public's intense interest in the case.