Ludmilla, a well-known Brazilian singer, has initiated legal proceedings against Coronel Rosses, a councilman from Manaus, after he accused her of 'grooming children' during a speech in the Municipal Chamber in October 2025. The allegations were made in the context of discussing expenditures related to the Sou Manaus 2025 festival, where Ludmilla was one of the featured performers. Her lawsuit claims that these statements, presented publicly, constitute a serious defamation without any supporting evidence.

The legal action, currently being processed in the 1st Civil and Labor Court of Manaus, seeks damages for moral harm and a public retraction from the councilman. The singer’s defense argues that the accusations cross the boundaries of freedom of expression and fall into harmful defamation, further highlighting the absence of proof or indication that could substantiate such claims. The scandal has garnered significant media attention, being circulated on social media and picking up national traction.

In the midst of the lawsuit, G1 attempted to reach out to both Ludmilla and Coronel Rosses for comments but did not receive responses prior to the article's publication. The ramifications of this legal conflict extend beyond the courtroom, reflecting ongoing societal conversations regarding public discourse, accountability for harmful statements, and the implications of unfounded accusations in the digital age, especially regarding figures in the spotlight such as Ludmilla.