Below Deck’s João Franco Arrested After Fistfight in Turkey
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Key Points:
- Below Deck star João Franco and his brother Karlos Franco were arrested in Turkey following a fistfight that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old clothing-store employee.
- The altercation occurred on November 7 in Muğla, Turkey, where security footage showed a physical fight involving the brothers and store employees, with João appearing to try to de-escalate before a stool was thrown.
- The teenager fell during the fight, suffered a severe head injury, went into cardiac arrest, and later died in the hospital.
- Authorities have arrested the Franco brothers, and the incident is currently under investigation.
- João Franco is known for his appearances on Below Deck Mediterranean (seasons three and four) and Below Deck Down Under (seasons two and four).
