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Globo Reporter Assaulted on Live TV Ahead of Copa Libertadores Final in Lima

The on-air hair-pulling underscores risks faced by female field reporters, with broad condemnation as no attacker has been identified.

Overview

  • Duda Dalponte of Globo was assaulted by Flamengo supporters while reporting live before the PalmeirasFlamengo final in Lima.
  • Her hair was pulled three times on air during a segment for Globo’s Jornal Hoje.
  • Video of the incident circulated widely on social media, drawing messages of support and widespread criticism of the behavior.
  • Dalponte posted a statement calling the conduct an aggression rather than a joke and said she is continuing her work.
  • She said those at the scene could not identify the perpetrator, and there have been no reported arrests, sanctions, or official responses.