Brazilian prosecutors bring new charges against ex-president
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Brazilian prosecutors say they've brought new charges against former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, drawing him further into the scandal over a series of probes of corruption involving Brazil's political and economic elite.
Prosecutors say Silva interfered in a state-run development bank to assure financing for a small firm owned by a nephew of his late first wife.
The charges include corruption, money laundering, trafficking of influence and criminal organization.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Ten other people are also charged, including executives of Brazil's largest construction company, Odebrecht.
Silva has denied any wrongdoing.
A judge last month ruled that Silva must stand trial on money laundering and corruption charges involving company-financed improvements at a beachfront apartment. He says he's never owned the apartment.