Police Open Importunação Sexual Inquiry Into 'BBB 26' Contestant After Attempted Nonconsensual Kiss

Overview

• Rio de Janeiro’s DEAM in Jacarepaguá launched an investigation, and the Civil Police say investigative steps are underway.
• Pedro Henrique Espíndola has not yet been scheduled to give a statement, and authorities are assessing whether to hear Jordana Morais while she remains confined.
• The incident occurred in the pantry of the reality show house, where Pedro tried to kiss Jordana without consent before quitting the program via the exit button.
• Host Tadeu Schmidt said production would have expelled Pedro if he had not left, and the inquiry centers on importunação sexual rather than assédio sexual due to the lack of hierarchy.
• First lady Janja da Silva publicly condemned the episode and urged men to confront gender violence, as penalties for importunação sexual range from one to five years in prison.