Rio Court Orders Eviction of Jiu-Jitsu Fighter After Violent Assault
A judge mandates the vacation of a rental property following severe neighbor attacks.
1Judicial Eviction Mandate
A Rio de Janeiro court has granted a 15-day deadline for the vacation of an apartment rented by 32-year-old jiu-jitsu fighter Lucas Portela Fontana Gomes. Failure to comply will result in compulsory eviction. The property is located on Avenida Maracanã, where the suspect previously resided before his arrest on the fifth.
2Legal Basis for Removal
Judge Antonio Luiz Fonseca Lucchese ruled that the defendant's actions constitute a severe violation of residential coexistence rules. The court determined that the incident transcends simple neighborhood disputes, justifying the immediate rescission of the rental contract. This legal action serves as a protective measure for the victims who reside within the same building.
3Preventive Detention Status
The suspect remains in custody following the conversion of his temporary arrest into preventive detention on the eighth. He faces multiple serious charges, including attempted femicide, bodily injury, home invasion, and resisting arrest. The court emphasized that allowing him to return to the premises would force victims into proximity with their alleged attacker.
4Details of the Assault
Police reports indicate the fighter broke into the apartment of an 81-year-old woman living alone, beating her until she lost consciousness. The victim suffered a traumatic brain injury from the assault. A second neighbor, aged 40, was also attacked while attempting to assist, enduring over 30 strikes including punches, kicks, and elbows.
5Escalation and Police Response
The second victim was subjected to a chokehold and death threats before escaping with the help of the building concierge. When authorities arrived, the suspect resisted arrest and attempted to seize a police officer's weapon. Officers were forced to shoot the suspect in his legs and foot to successfully immobilize him.
6Defendant's Reported Profile
In his police testimony, the defendant admitted to the regular use of marijuana, cocaine, antidepressants, and anabolic steroids. He lived alone in the rented unit where the incidents occurred. These factors are currently being considered alongside his violent behavior, which resulted in his hospitalization and subsequent transfer to the prison system.
7Victim Recovery Process
The 40-year-old victim received immediate medical attention from the Fire Department and was transported to the Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital. Following treatment for her injuries, she was discharged. The elderly victim, who suffered a traumatic brain injury, remains a central figure in the ongoing investigation regarding the suspect's violent criminal conduct.
8Broader Legal Implications
This case highlights the intersection of criminal law and civil property rights in Brazil. By prioritizing the safety of residents over contractual obligations, the court sets a precedent for removing dangerous tenants. The 15-day window ensures that the suspect cannot return to the building, effectively mitigating the risk of further physical harm.