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Workers' Party members gather to show support for Brazil's jailed, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, outside the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Judges are debating whether a defendant is to begin serving his sentence after a conviction has been reached by the first appellate court, which could affect cases like that of Da Silva. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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A supporter holds a doll depicting jailed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, outside Brazil'sSupreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The Supreme Court will resume debate over if it’s legal (as is done currently) to jail a person who fails to overturn their conviction in a higher court. The decision could affect cases like that of Da Silva. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Brazil’s ex-president could be freed after top court ruling

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