Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself in to police on Saturday, ending a day-long standoff to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption that derails his bid to return to power. Protesters supporting Lula clashed with police outside the walls of the building. If I didn’t believe in the law, I wouldn’t have started a political party. Workers Party chief Gleisi Hoffmann pleaded with supporters to let him exit. “Those who condemn me without proof know that I am innocent and I governed honestly,” Lula said in a video message to his supporters.

Source: Egypt Independent April 08, 2018 02:26 UTC