The case alleged that while president, da Silva traded favors in return for the promise of a beachfront apartment. Prosecutors argued da Silva was promised a beachfront apartment, owned by construction company OAS, in exchange for contracts. In plea bargain testimony, the company’s CEO said the apartment was slated for da Silva. Da Silva and his lawyers have always argued the case defied logic, saying he never owned the apartment. Experts said da Silva was unlikely to be jailed while pursuing further appeals.

Source: Washington Post January 25, 2018 00:38 UTC