Man is arrested in Salvaterra for threatening ex-partner and violating protective measure
A 54-year-old man was arrested in Salvaterra, Brazil, for threatening his ex-partner and violating a protective order after previously being jailed for similar offenses.
Man arrested inside the police station for violating protective measure in Volta Redonda
A man was arrested for violating a protective measure and stalking his ex-partner inside a police station in Volta Redonda, Brazil.
Man arrested after invading house and assaulting woman with protective measure in Imperatriz, MA
A man was arrested in Imperatriz, Brazil, after invading a woman's home and assaulting her, despite her having an active protective measure against him.
Woman assaulted by partner in Óbidos requests withdrawal of protective measure; justice maintains detention
A woman assaulted in front of children in Óbidos requested to withdraw protective measures against her partner, but the court upheld the suspect's preventive detention.
Councilman suspected of assaulting ex-partner arrested for violating protective measure in Cariri
Thiago Gomes, a councilman from Crato in Brazil, was arrested for violating a protective measure related to a domestic violence case against his ex-partner.
Man arrested after following ex-partner to police station while she reported breach of protective measure
A 43-year-old man was arrested in Cândido Mota, Brazil, for following his ex-partner to the police station while she filed a report about a breach of a protective order.
Man violates protective measure against ex-wife, assaults mother, and attacks young man with machete in AM
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Manacapuru, Brazil, for assaulting his mother and attacking a young man with a machete while violating a protective order against his ex-wife.
Man arrested after threatening to kill ex-partner if she did not withdraw protective measure, in PA
A man was arrested in Tomé-Açu, Brazil, for violating a protective order by threatening his ex-partner with death if she did not withdraw the order.
A protective measure is granted every 4 minutes in SP; only 189 offenders are monitored by ankle bracelet
In São Paulo, protective measures against aggressors are being granted at an alarming rate, as the state's court system reports a significant increase in domestic violence cases.
Elderly man arrested for violating protective measure and threatening partner with iron bar in Osvaldo Cruz
A 79-year-old man was arrested in Osvaldo Cruz, Brazil, for violating a protective order by threatening his ex-partner with an iron bar.
In 13% of femicides in Brazil, the victim had obtained an urgent protective measure, points out a report
A report reveals that 13.1% of femicide victims in Brazil had active protective orders at the time of their murder.
Suspect of killing transgender cousin arrested for violating protective measure a month ago, police say
A 34-year-old man suspected of murdering his transgender cousin in Divinópolis, Brazil, was previously arrested for violating a protective order and has a history of violent offenses according to police.
First man convicted of femicide in RS is arrested for the third time after violating protective measure
A man was arrested in Venâncio Aires, Brazil, for violating a protective measure in a domestic violence case, making him the first individual in Rio Grande do Sul to face charges for femicide.
Young woman threatened with rape by freshman requests protective measure in the coastal area of São Paulo
A young woman in Santos, Brazil, has sought urgent protective measures against a freshman who threatened her with rape after she declined sexual relations.
Man arrested after violating protective measure and invading ex-wife's condominium in RR
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for repeatedly violating a protective order and intimidating his ex-partner.
Saleswoman stabbed to death in shopping mall had protective measure against ex
Cibelle Monteiro Alves, a 22-year-old saleswoman, was fatally stabbed by her ex-boyfriend, despite having a protective order against him.
'You will have to come back to me': Man violates protective measure and uses R$ 0.50 Pix to threaten ex in ES
A 31-year-old man was arrested for threatening his ex-partner through symbolic Pix transfers in Vila Velha, Brazil, despite a protective measure against him.
Man arrested for violating protective measure, stalking, and threatening woman with death in RR
A 35-year-old man was arrested in Boa Vista, Brazil, for stalking and threatening a woman with death, despite a court-imposed protective order against him.
Man arrested twice in less than 24 hours for assaulting ex-wife and violating protective measure in PI
A 44-year-old man named Justino Lopes dos Santos was arrested twice in less than 24 hours for assaulting his ex-wife and violating a protective order in Picos, Piauí.
Personal trainer reports former student for harassment and requests protective measure
A personal trainer in Brazil has reported a former student for harassment and is seeking a protective measure after receiving offensive messages via social media.
Woman shot by ex had protective measure denied one day before the crime; current partner was killed
A 29-year-old woman in Botucatu, Brazil, was shot by her ex-partner the day after her request for a protective measure was denied, resulting in the death of her current partner.
Even with a protective measure, a woman is beaten and held captive by her ex in a small apartment in MT
A 24-year-old woman was rescued from captivity after being assaulted by her ex-partner despite having a protective order against him.
Councilman from Garopaba (SC) arrested for violating protective measures in domestic violence case
Sérgio Luiz Gonçalves, a councilman from Garopaba, Brazil, was arrested for violating a protective measure related to a domestic violence case on his birthday.
Man arrested for violating protective measure and threatening ex-partner in Barra Mansa
A 46-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence in Barra Mansa, Brazil, after violating a protective order against his ex-partner.
Suspect of femicide presents himself to the police and is arrested in RS; woman was killed hours after obtaining a protection measure
Bruno Padilha, the main suspect in the femicide of Cassia Girard do Nascimento, was arrested in Brazil after presenting himself to the police following the victim's murder shortly after she had acquired a protective order against him.
ICE assaults spike 1,500% as Dems draw ‘hard red line’ to unmask agents in DHS battle
There has been a dramatic increase in assaults against ICE agents, leading officials to defend the use of masks as a protective measure amid criticism from Democrats.
Woman shot dead hours after obtaining protective measure in RS
A 26-year-old woman, Cassia Nascimento, was shot dead in Cacequi, Brazil, shortly after securing a protective measure against her ex-partner whom she had reported to the police.
Suspect of assaulting ex-wife arrested after violating protective measure in Teresina
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Teresina for violating a protective order meant to keep him away from his ex-wife following allegations of domestic violence.
Court grants protective measure to Muslim woman against man who made religious insults in supermarket
A court in Brazil has issued a protective measure for a Muslim woman who was verbally assaulted in a supermarket, prohibiting her assailant from approaching her or contacting her.
Man arrested for domestic violence and violation of protective measure in Três Rios
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Três Rios, Brazil, for domestic violence and violating a protective order after the victim reported the incident on social media.
Man arrested for violating protective measure and not installing electronic ankle bracelet, says police; ex reports years of persecution
A man was arrested in Porto Alegre for failing to appear for the installation of an electronic ankle bracelet after a protective measure was issued for his ex-wife, who reported years of harassment and fear for her safety.
Lívia Andrade obtains protective measure against ex-husband Marcos Araújo
Lívia Andrade has secured a protective order against her ex-husband Marcos Araújo, prohibiting him from contact and requiring him to stay 300 meters away due to allegations of stalking and threats amidst a contentious legal dispute over substantial financial assets.
Mother recorded video asking for the withdrawal of a protective measure against her daughter months before being stabbed to death, police say
A video recorded by 62-year-old Maria de Lourdes Alves de Jesus shows her asking the court to withdraw a protective measure against her daughter, Karem Murielly de Jesus Oliveira, who is now imprisoned for allegedly committing the crime in Guapó.
Man arrested for violating protective measure and threatening mother with scissors in Volta Redonda
A 38-year-old man was arrested for violating a protective measure and threatening his 55-year-old mother with scissors in Volta Redonda, Brazil.
Woman found dead at home requested protective measure; order was not complied with because the suspect resumed cohabitation
A 34-year-old woman found dead in her home had previously requested protective measures against her ex-boyfriend, the main suspect, but the order was not enforced as the suspect resumed living with her.