Bolsonaro Blames Medication-Induced Delusion for Tampering With Ankle Monitor. Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro told a judge on Sunday that a mix of medications caused paranoia and hallucinations, leading him to tamper with his electronic ankle monitor. The court session came one day after police detained him over concerns he might attempt to flee, following more than 100 days of house arrest as he awaits appeals for his coup-plot conviction. Bolsonaro insisted he never planned an escape, saying he was alone late at night when the combination of anticonvulsant drugs made him believe the device contained listening equipment. He said he "snapped out of it" after briefly using a soldering iron on the monitor and immediately reported the incident to officers. Despite his explanation, the judge ruled he must remain in custody. His legal team is pushing for a transfer to what they call "humanitarian house arrest," citing ongoing health issues linked to a 2018 stabbing. Bolsonaro faces more than 27 years in prison after being convicted of attempting to overturn the 2022 election. His supporters outside the police station say the arrest is political. Meanwhile, President Lula says the Supreme Court followed the law and that Bolsonaro must serve his sentence.