Federal Police arrest suspect of rape of a vulnerable person and child pornography in SP
A man accused of raping a vulnerable person and producing child pornography has been arrested by the Federal Police in Itariri, São Paulo.
Councilors are dismissed for failing to investigate a report of vulnerable rape in Amparo
Two councilors in Amparo, Brazil, were dismissed for neglecting to investigate a report of vulnerable rape, which led to a formal investigation and subsequent actions by local authorities.
Daily Summary #1876: Justice in MG acquitted 41 defendants for vulnerable rape in 4 years; Heavy rain returns to the Zona da Mata in Minas Gerais; Iran and the USA have a decisive meeting regarding the nuclear agreement
A summary covering judicial acquittals, severe weather conditions, and international diplomatic negotiations.
Senate approves bill that ends the relativization of rape of vulnerable individuals
The Brazilian Senate has approved a bill to amend the Penal Code, ensuring that penalties for the rape of vulnerable individuals will be applied regardless of the victim's sexual experience or resulting pregnancy.
'Romeo and Juliet' Exception Cited in Ruling, but Does Not Apply to Vulnerable Rape Case in MG
A Brazilian court initially absolved a man accused of statutory rape after citing a perceived 'Romeo and Juliet' exception involving a relationship with a 12-year-old girl, but the ruling was later overturned following public outrage.
Daily summary of JN: Storm leaves dozens dead in Minas Gerais; MP appeals the decision of TJMG that acquitted a person convicted of rape of a vulnerable child
A storm in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais has resulted in numerous fatalities and disappearances, complicating rescue efforts due to saturated ground, while the Public Ministry appeals against an acquittal in a child rape case.
Care home rapist who attacked vulnerable residents with dementia jailed
Joshua Springer has been sentenced to 21 years for raping residents with dementia at a care home in Lincolnshire.
Precedents Supporting Acquittal for Rape in MG Are Questionable, Say Experts
Legal experts discuss the questionable application of precedents used in a recent acquittal of a man charged with raping a minor in Minas Gerais.
Rape of a vulnerable person is a crime
A 35-year-old man was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl in a case highlighted by a Brazilian court ruling, emphasizing that consent does not preclude the crime of rape against minors.
Northern Region States Record Highest Incidence of Vulnerable Rape in 2025
The Northern states of Brazil have reported the highest rates of vulnerable rape incidents in 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security.
Reporter who acquitted accused of rape referred to the girl's union with the adult as 'young couple'
A Brazilian judge acquitted a man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl, claiming that she was not vulnerable due to previous relationships with older individuals.
After being contained by residents, man sentenced for rape is arrested in Presidente Prudente
A 67-year-old man with an outstanding arrest warrant for the rape of a vulnerable person was captured by local residents and arrested by the police in Presidente Prudente, Brazil.
Influencer singer convicted of the rape of a vulnerable person in RR is arrested in AM
Singer and influencer Cleytton Rasec, convicted of sexual crimes, was arrested in Amazonas after being a fugitive.
Man arrested for the rape of a vulnerable person in Paraty
A man was arrested in Paraty, Brazil, for the sexual abuse of a minor after a police investigation was initiated from a local report.
Priest convicted of rape in Rondônia is arrested in Serra Gaúcha after celebrating mass
A 56-year-old priest was arrested in São Francisco de Paula, Brazil, after a court-issued warrant for his conviction of vulnerable rape was executed following a mass he celebrated.
Girl claims unwanted touching in Uberlândia and teenager is apprehended for act analogous to vulnerable rape
A 15-year-old was apprehended in Uberlândia for allegedly committing an act analogous to vulnerable rape against a 13-year-old girl.
Suspect of rape in front of the metropolitan guard base presents himself to the police
A man suspected of raping a vulnerable individual in Palmas, Brazil, has turned himself in to the authorities and will respond to charges while being free.
Church member under investigation for vulnerable rape in Paraná, and Public Ministry is investigating if there are other victims
Flúvio Cosme Adão is being investigated for the crime of vulnerable rape against six victims in the Greater Curitiba area.
Couple arrested on suspicion of rape of vulnerable individuals and sexual exploitation of their children in Campos dos Goytacazes
A couple was arrested in Guarus on suspicion of raping and sexually exploiting their underage children.
Fugitive for vulnerable rape arrested after being recognized by cameras at the bus station in Curitiba
A man wanted for the crime of vulnerable rape was arrested in Curitiba after being identified by facial recognition technology at the bus station.
Babysitter arrested on suspicion of raping 3-year-old child in Feira de Santana
A 43-year-old woman was arrested for the suspected rape of a vulnerable child while acting as the child's babysitter in Feira de Santana, Bahia.
Convicted for rape of a vulnerable person is arrested during job interview in Barra Mansa
A 34-year-old man convicted of raping a vulnerable person was arrested while attending a job interview in Barra Mansa, Rio de Janeiro.
Fugitive sentenced to 24 years for rape in Northern Minas is arrested in Goiás
A fugitive wanted for vulnerable rape has been arrested in a joint operation by the civil police of Minas Gerais and Goiás in Porangatu, Goiás.
Brazil registered a rape every 6 minutes in 2025; cases drop by 11%
Brazil recorded over 83,000 cases of rape and sexual assault against vulnerable individuals in 2025, averaging 227 victims per day, equivalent to one rape every six minutes, although this marks an 11% decrease from previous years.
Councilman accused of rape of a vulnerable person will serve home confinement for health treatment
Jacinto Costa Moraes, a councilman in Bom PrincÃpio do PiauÃ, will serve home confinement for health reasons after being imprisoned for eight months for raping two minors.
"Intended to Start a Family": Decision to Release Suspect in Rape of Vulnerable Woman Sparks Outrage Over China's Birth Promotion
A man in northern China, who had lived with a mentally ill woman for 13 years and fathered several children, was arrested for allegedly raping her but was released without charges, provoking backlash against Beijing's gender policies.