Supreme Court Authorizes Jair Bolsonaro's Hospital Exams Following Fall in Custody
Supreme Court permits Jair Bolsonaro to undergo CT, MRI, and EEG exams in hospital after a fall caused mild cranial trauma while incarcerated.
- • Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes authorized Bolsonaro to take hospital exams after a fall in custody.
- • Examinations approved include cranial CT scan, MRI, and electroencephalogram.
- • Bolsonaro sustained minor injuries and mild cranial trauma requiring monitoring.
- • Initial request for hospital transfer was denied but later hospital exams were sanctioned.
- • Bolsonaro will be escorted to and from hospital and will return to Federal Police Superintendency afterwards.
Key details
On January 7, 2026, Supreme Federal Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to undergo medical examinations at the DF Star Hospital in Brasília. This decision came after Bolsonaro sustained minor injuries, including a mild cranial trauma, from a fall within his cell at the Federal Police Superintendency. Bolsonaro's defense had requested an immediate hospital transfer, which Moraes initially denied, citing that immediate hospitalization was unnecessary.
The authorized medical exams include a cranial CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and an electroencephalogram (EEG). Bolsonaro will be escorted by police agents during transportation and throughout the examinations. After completing the tests, he is scheduled to return to the Federal Police Superintendency. Medical professionals have noted that Bolsonaro's injuries are minor, with the mild cranial trauma generally requiring approximately 24 hours for recovery, albeit with continued monitoring.
The Federal Police reported Bolsonaro suffered injuries specifically to his head and foot. Following the initial denial of hospital transfer, Moraes requested updates on the medical report and the examinations to be conducted. This step ensures continued judicial oversight of Bolsonaro's health condition while in custody.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
