Brazil's embattled ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was denied permission to visit a hospital after suffering a head injury while falling out of his prison bed, according to his wife Michelle. The 70-year-old former leader took a tumble while sleeping and hit his head on a piece of furniture in the prison cell.
Michelle posted an update on Instagram stating that Bolsonaro is set for a trip to the hospital "My love will undergo exams," she wrote. However, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked the request, citing minor injuries that didn't warrant immediate medical attention.
Federal police officials initially provided Bolsonaro with initial medical treatment in the morning and reported that a doctor found no significant issues. A statement from the federal police confirmed that Bolsonaro received some basic care before being released back to his prison cell.
Michelle posted an update on Instagram stating that Bolsonaro is set for a trip to the hospital "My love will undergo exams," she wrote. However, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes blocked the request, citing minor injuries that didn't warrant immediate medical attention.
Federal police officials initially provided Bolsonaro with initial medical treatment in the morning and reported that a doctor found no significant issues. A statement from the federal police confirmed that Bolsonaro received some basic care before being released back to his prison cell.