Brazil`s ex- President Lula sentenced to 9 and a half years in prison|wiseupo
Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
has been found guilty on corruption scandal, charges stemming from a scheme at the country oil company called PETROBRAS, He was found Guilty by the lead judge Sergio Moro in the multi- billion dollar corruption probe known as -CARWASH ,It`s reported that Lula has been sentenced to nine and a half years of imprisonment. His sentencing also includes money laundering, bribery, influence peddling and obstruction of justice. It is said that the Judge has not asked for the former president`S immediate arrest, he will remain free for appeal.
The ruling is marked a stunning fall for Brazil`s first working class president who left office with 82 percent approval rating.
In his ruling Moro stated that Lula had received undue benefits from OAS construction company and tried to hide this ownership of a beachside apartment , including an upgrade of the property
Even at this the 71 years old former Brazilian president Lula remains one of the most popular presidents in Brazilian history. Lula served eight years as president until 2011.
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