Lawyers for Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Cristiano Zanin Martins (R), and Valeska Teixeira Zanin Martins, attend a press conference, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on July 12, 2017. Lawyers for Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday that their client was being politically persecuted. Earlier on Wednesday, federal judge Sergio Moro announced Lula's conviction of corruption and money laundering. Lula was found guilty of both accusations and sentenced to nine years and six months in prison. He may appeal the sentence and remain free for its duration. (Xinhua/AGENCIA ESTADO)
