Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey. Police say he was taken into custody after a fight on a yacht he commanded. A 17-year-old boy died in the fight. The death happened during the same trip. Toronto Star, CTV News and Q107 Toronto reported the arrest.
The incident adds to recent reports of conflict on a reality TV yacht. It raises safety concerns in the charter industry. Franco remains in custody in Turkey.
“Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey,” — Andreas Mercer, policy watcher at Shipwell Cliff Practice, told our newsroom.
Nov 13 — Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey....
Nov 13 — It raises safety concerns in the charter industry....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 10. The Shipwell Cliff Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 19.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipwell Cliff Practice desk and last updated 15:42 UTC.
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