More than a month after the crime, four of the five defendants for rape at the Vasco-AC lodging are in prison
Four of five athletes from Vasco-AC accused of collective and vulnerable rape have been imprisoned following their indictment by the Public Ministry of Acre.
Embarrassment and intimidation: see details of the collective rape accusation against Vasco-AC players
Five players from the Brazilian football club Vasco da Gama (Vasco-AC) are facing serious allegations of collective rape after reportedly abusing two women in their accommodation following a Carnival party.
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Five players are indicted for gang rape in the lodging of Vasco-AC
Five football players from Vasco-AC have been indicted for gang rape against two women in their lodging facility in Brazil.
Court revokes the arrest of two Vasco-AC players suspected of rape in lodging
The Acre court has released Vasco-AC players Alex Pires Júnior and Matheus Silva, who were arrested on charges of gang rape, as their defense successfully argued for their release after almost a month in custody.
After a rape complaint in a dormitory, athletes must participate in actions to combat gender violence
Following a collective rape allegation involving players from Vasco-AC, Brazilian authorities have initiated a partnership to combat gender violence in sports.
Court denies appeal and keeps Vasco-AC players suspected of collective rape in prison
Acre's court has denied a habeas corpus request for four Vasco-AC players accused of collective rape against two women, keeping them imprisoned in Rio Branco.
In a statement, ministries classify as 'unacceptable' tribute to players arrested on suspicion of collective rape in AC
Brazilian ministries condemned a tribute made by Vasco-AC players to teammates arrested for collective rape, labeling it 'unacceptable.'
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The article highlights several significant events occurring in Acre, Brazil, including the arrest of a lawyer for sexual abuse and the investigation of Vasco-AC players for gang rape.
Ministries of Women and Sports condemn tribute at the Copa do Brasil to those investigated for rape
The Ministries of Women and Sports in Brazil jointly condemned a tribute to players accused of rape during a Copa do Brasil match.
Public Prosecutor's Office to investigate tribute to Vasco-AC players arrested on suspicion of gang rape
The Public Prosecutor's Office of Acre will investigate a tribute made to Vasco-AC players who are held on suspicion of gang rape.
Sponsors break contract with Vasco-AC after hiring goalkeeper Bruno and arrest of players
Two sponsors have terminated their contracts with Vasco-AC following the hiring of goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes and the arrest of several players linked to a collective sexual assault case.
In the debut of goalkeeper Bruno, Vasco-AC honors players from the squad imprisoned on suspicion of rape
Vasco-AC debuted in the Copa do Brasil, honoring players accused of collective rape, and lost to Velo Clube in a penalty shootout.
What is known about the case of players suspected of collective rape in the Vasco-AC dormitory
The investigation into the collective rape allegations against Vasco-AC players is ongoing, with several arrests made in connection to the case.
Goalkeeper Bruno saves two penalties, but Vasco-AC is eliminated from the Copa do Brasil
Bruno, a goalkeeper previously convicted of murder, debuted for Vasco-AC but could not save the team from elimination in the Copa do Brasil after a penalty shootout.
A Brazilian club contracts a goalkeeper convicted of murder
Brazilian club Vasco AC has officially signed goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes, who was previously convicted of murder, sparking controversy.
Goalkeeper Bruno makes debut in team from Acre that has four players imprisoned for rape
Goalkeeper Bruno Fernandes debuted for Vasco-AC amid controversy regarding four teammates imprisoned for collective rape charges.
Goalkeeper Bruno is regularized with the CBF and will debut for Vasco-AC in the Copa do Brasil
Former Flamengo goalkeeper Bruno, convicted of murder, is set to debut for Vasco-AC in the Copa do Brasil after being regularized by the CBF.
Court maintains temporary imprisonment of players suspected of collective rape at Vasco-AC accommodation
Three players from Vasco da Gama-AC have had their temporary imprisonment upheld while being investigated for an alleged collective rape of two women.
Vasco-AC player suspected of rape turns himself in to police: 'I did nothing wrong'
Football player Alex Pires Júnior, known as Lekinho, turned himself in to the police amid allegations of his involvement in a rape case involving two women at the team’s accommodation.
'Sex without consent is rape', says secretary after coach's remarks on investigation against players of Vasco-AC
'Sex without consent is rape', said a secretary in response to the controversial comments made by the coach of Vasco da Gama-AC regarding an ongoing investigation into rape allegations against players of the team.
Vasco-AC players investigated for the rape of 2 women in accommodation; they deny wrongdoing
Players from the Brazilian soccer team Vasco-AC are under investigation for the alleged rape of two women in their accommodation, with one player arrested and others facing charges.