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Marco Furlan child assault case
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In early August 2026, Brazilian actor Marco Furlan was arrested in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo, on suspicion of raping a five‑year‑old autistic child during a birthday party. The child’s cries prompted guests to restrain Guests restrained the actor until police arrived, after the child’s cries, and he was taken police took him into custody. The following day, a A custody hearing the next day converted the arrest into preventive detention to preserve public order and allow the investigation to continue. Details emerged that Medical examination confirmed the victim was an autistic boy who suffered anal pain and was examined medically. Witnesses reported hearing the child’s screams and seeing Furlan in the bedroom. In police statements, injuries compatible with sexual violence. Furlan first claimed initially told investigators he had mistaken the child for his girlfriend and while intoxicated, later said claiming he could not recall the events due to intoxication. The São Paulo Civil Police are conducting a secret investigation, seeking events. Authorities have sought judicial authorization to seize the actor’s his electronic devices. devices and are probing possible links to other crimes involving minors. The case has drawn strong reactions from the artistic community; fellow actor Kiko Pissolato expressed mourning for the image he had of his colleague and called for reflection on masculinity and child protection. Furlan remains in preventive detention while the case proceeds through as the justice system. investigation proceeds.
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- 2026-08-06 23:13 UTC Marco Furlan child assault case
- 2026-08-05 23:36 UTC Marco Furlan child assault case
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