Police and Public Prosecutor Investigate Alleged Homophobia Against Actor João Victor Gonçalves
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- CNN Brasil
- Folha de S.Paulo
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The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro and the Public Prosecutor's Office are investigating an incident of alleged homophobia involving actor João Victor Gonçalves, who plays Mau Mau in the soap opera Quem Ama Cuida. The event occurred on Friday night as the actor was leaving the Rock in Rio festival. A streamer, identified as GH Rell RJ, and his friends approached Gonçalves while filming a live broadcast for the platform Kick. During the encounter, the group made mocking comments about the actor's appearance and his orange trousers, calling him horroroso. The group followed Gonçalves for several seconds, causing him to accelerate his pace.
How each side framed it
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- These reports detailed the sequence of accusations and counter-accusations, specifically highlighting the streamer's claim that the actor was racist.
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- These reports focused on the legal investigations and the actor's emotional response, emphasizing the crime of homophobia.
Sources
- Centre CNN Brasil: Police investigate homophobia against João Victor after leaving Rock in Rio
- Centre CNN Brasil: Streamer accuses actor from “Quem Ama Cuida” of racism after citing homophobia
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Celebrities support actor from 'Quem Ama Cuida' after reporting attack at Rock in Rio
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Rock in Rio 2026: 'Homophobia is a crime. There is no negotiation', says Maria Ribeiro
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Public Prosecutor's Office will investigate act of hostility against actor from 'Quem Ama Cuida'
- Centre Folha de S.Paulo: Actor from 'Quem Ama Cuida' demands security at Rock in Rio and points out homophobia
- Centre-left G1: Live, accusation, apologies and new attacks: see videos that explain the case involving actor and streamer around Rock in Rio
- Centre-left G1: Police investigate if streamer GH committed homophobia against actor João Victor Gonçalves around Rock in Rio
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