Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Lula turns himself in to Brazil police, ending standoff

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself in to police, ending a day-long standoff to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption that derails his bid to return to power.

April 8, 2018
April 8, 2018

Lula turns himself in to Brazil police, ending standoff

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself in to police, ending a day-long standoff to begin serving a 12-year prison sentence for corruption that derails his bid to return to power.