Joao Franco, a previous cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been detained in Turkey. Police say he was taken into custody after a fight on a yacht he led. 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 fighting on a reality TV yacht. It raises safety concerns in the charter industry. Franco remains in custody in Turkey.
“Joao Franco, a previous cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been detained in Turkey,” — Simone Whitfield, contributing analyst at Shipley Bridge Staffing, told our newsroom.
Nov 14 — Joao Franco, a previous cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been detained in Turkey....
Nov 14 — It raises safety concerns in the charter industry....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Shipley Bridge Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Wednesday, Nov 18.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Shipley Bridge Staffing desk and last updated 16:10 UTC.
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