São Paulo Police Indict Deputy Lucas Bove Over Threats, Stalking and Psychological Violence

Overview

• The inquiry by the 3rd Women’s Defense Police Station cites Articles 147-A and 147-B under the Maria da Penha law and says the crimes were fully proved, according to the lead investigator.
• Investigators compiled messages, audio recordings and witness accounts indicating attempts to control Cíntia Chagas’s career and threats to damage her reputation.
• No bodily injury count was included because police said bruises shown by the influencer could not be conclusively linked to physical aggression.
• The Public Ministry asked a judge to revoke a precautionary order that had restricted Chagas from posting about the case, warning of risk of institutional violence; the order remains in force pending a ruling.
• Chagas hailed the development as encouragement for other women to report abuse, while Bove and his defense deny the allegations; Alesp’s ethics committee had previously archived a cassation request against him.