Authorities Probe Teen’s Nazi Costume at Mossoró Graduation After Apology Video

Overview

• The Civil Police’s adolescent unit in Mossoró opened an inquiry and is conducting diligences to identify and hear the minor.
• The 10th Prosecutor’s Office in Mossoró launched an extrajudicial procedure to gather evidence and assess potential responsibility.
• Police will issue cartas precatórias to collect statements from the teen and his guardians in Ceará.
• In a video, the teen apologized, called the outfit an inappropriate costume, and said he bought it at a Fortaleza fair.
• Facene and the event organizer condemned the episode and emphasized the party was a private event, as Brazilian law criminalizes Nazi advocacy and treats such conduct by minors as a juvenile infraction.