Brazil arrests two men for sexual assault in hospitals
A 72‑year‑old man was arrested in Itamarandiba, Minas Gerais, after police observed him raping his 23‑year‑old daughter inside a hospital ward where she was being treated for a psychotic episode. The victim, diagnosed with schizophrenia, confirmed the abuse while a military police officer recorded her statement.
In a separate case in Limoeiro de Anadia, Alagoas, a 19‑year‑old man was detained after a 12‑year‑old pregnant teenager sought medical care at a health unit and identified him as the perpetrator of sexual assault. Police, acting on a report from the local child‑protection council, apprehended the suspect, who claimed to be the child's father. Both suspects face charges of rape or sexual abuse of vulnerable persons.
Entities: Alagoas · Brazil · Itamarandiba · Limoeiro de Anadia · Minas Gerais