The defense teams of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and six of his allies submitted their final arguments to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) by the deadline on August 14, 2025, in the criminal case investigating their alleged involvement in a coup attempt following the 2022 elections. Bolsonaro's lawyers have requested his acquittal, denying all charges including the accusation of attempting to abolish the democratic state and staging a coup d'état. The defense characterized the alleged coup plan as an unexecuted brainstorming exercise and rejected claims of delivering money to military officers. Bolsonaro himself has maintained his innocence, describing the allegations as absurd. The STF has scheduled the start of the trial for September 2, 2025, with sessions expected to last five days. If convicted, Bolsonaro could face up to 40 years in prison. The case involves Bolsonaro and seven other individuals identified as the core group behind the alleged coup attempt.