Brazil's Supreme Court rejects ex-President Lula's plea to avoid prison

A supporter of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reacts during a demonstration in support of Lula, in Brasilia, Brazil, on April 4, 2018. Brazil's Supreme Federal Court judges voted early Thursday to reject former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's plea to avoid prison. (Xinhua/Andre Borges/AGIF/AGENCIA ESTADO)