Yacht captain on reality show 'Below Deck' arrested in Turkey after teenager dies
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Key Points:
- Joao Franco, a participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck," and his brother Carlos were arrested in Bodrum, Turkey, following a fight that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old boy.
- The altercation occurred last Saturday evening between the Franco brothers and local shopkeepers, allegedly involving intoxication and swearing.
- During the fight, teenager Muhammet Koyabakan fell, hit his head, and later died in the hospital on Monday.
- The Franco brothers, Portuguese nationals, claimed they acted in self-defense and denied causing Koyabakan's injury.
- Bodrum is a popular resort city known for attracting wealthy yacht owners, including notable billionaires like Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.
