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Renner Pulls 'Regret Nothing' T‑Shirt After Accused in Rio Rape Case Wore It

The episode intensifies scrutiny of misogynistic slogans migrating from online forums into everyday consumer goods.

Overview

  • Renner said it repudiates violence, denied any link between the design and the red‑pill movement, and removed the item from stores and digital channels, though images still appeared on its website during Saturday reporting.
  • O Globo found masculinist merchandise still listed on marketplaces such as Mercado Livre and Amazon, with Mercado Livre saying offending items are being removed and Amazon not responding to inquiries.
  • The slogan has been documented in red‑pill and incel communities and in content associated with influencer Andrew Tate, according to journalists and researchers.
  • Vitor Hugo Oliveira Simonin, 18, wore the shirt when surrendering to police and is one of four adults indicted for rape with participation of others, with preventive detention ordered by a specialized court.
  • Simonin’s defense acknowledges his presence at the apartment but denies sexual intercourse or rape, and at least one additional complaint against him was filed after the case drew wider attention.