Overview
- Fernandes posted on Instagram on June 22 with a crossed-out “Happy Wedding Day” image and the caption that she will no longer celebrate the couple’s wedding anniversary.
- Prosecutors in Potsdam have opened a preliminary criminal inquiry on an initial suspicion of bodily harm linked to Fernandes’s allegations of domestic violence.
- In a BRIGITTE interview Fernandes said she cannot forgive her ex, described receiving death threats, and reiterated her support for the Wechselmodell shared custody arrangement for their daughter.
- Separate civil litigation between Fernandes and Christian Ulmen continues, including claims that involve alleged digital identity theft and disputes tied to digital sexual violence.
- Fernandes has received broad public support online and will be honored with a special Brigitte Award on October 8 for her work against deepfake pornography and sexualized violence.