São Paulo Court Makes Deputy Lucas Bove a Defendant in Domestic Violence Case as Preventive Detention Is Denied

Overview

• The court accepted the São Paulo prosecutor’s complaint, naming PL state deputy Lucas Bove a defendant on counts of psychological and physical violence, stalking, threat, and violating protective measures against influencer Cíntia Chagas.
• Judge Felipe Pombo Rodriguez rejected the Oct. 23 request for preventive detention, ruling that custody is not adequate or proportional because recent breaches were digital with no reported physical approach or immediate risk.
• The decision orders Bove to pay R$50,000 for violating protective orders, citing a press note that named the complainant, a live stream discussing the case, and repeated posts even after notice of the MP’s filing.
• Prosecutors argue the protective orders have been repeatedly flouted and no longer ensure the complainant’s safety, noting prior police indictment on Sept. 29 for threat, stalking, and psychological violence.
• Cíntia Chagas welcomed the acceptance of charges as a step for accountability, while Bove’s defense called the prison request unfounded and insists the accusations are false.