Singer Tonzão Chagas Detained in Rio on Domestic Violence Allegation Involving Pregnant Wife

Overview

• Police detained Ewerton ‘Tonzão’ Chagas in flagrante at the 32nd Police Station after a domestic incident at the couple’s West Zone apartment.
• Authorities transferred him to the Benfica jail to await a same‑day custody hearing on Sunday, according to G1.
• His wife, Débora Barreto, reported slaps and punches and said he tried to kick her abdomen during the dispute.
• She sought hospital care for pain, said she would remain under observation, and shared a video and an ultrasound image on social media.
• The victim’s lawyer condemned the violence and warned of risks to mother and baby, while reporters said Chagas’ defense was being sought and has claimed there was no aggression consummated.