Manoel Gehrke

Manoel Gehrke is a researcher affiliated with the University of Pisa, known for his work on political accountability and corruption. Along with his colleague Luciano Da Ros, he conducted a comprehensive study that tracked the convictions of political leaders worldwide, including the recent inclusion of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro as the tenth head of state convicted for coup-related crimes. Their research highlights the complexities of political justice and the challenges involved in prosecuting leaders for violations of democratic norms.