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Lucas Bove becomes defendant in second case for violating protective orders

2 sources · 14 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

São Paulo courts made state deputy Lucas Bove (PL) a defendant in a second criminal case involving his ex-wife Cíntia Chagas. The case refers to violations of 10 protective orders granted to her.

Lucas Bove is already facing a first criminal case for domestic violence, psychological abuse, threats and persecution against the same ex-wife, Cíntia Chagas. This second case was opened specifically for violating protective measures granted to the victim in the context of the first case, with protective measures being instruments provided for in the Maria da Penha Law that may include contact and proximity restrictions.

1. What we know (6)

Courts accepted Public Prosecutor's complaint regarding violation of protective orders

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360

Judge Felipe Pombo Rodriguez made the decision

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360

Hearings were scheduled for October on the 6th, 7th and 8th

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360

Bove is already facing another case for domestic violence involving the same ex-wife

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360

The deputy was fined R$ 50,000 for violating court orders

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360

Bove faces the cases while free

2 sources IstoÉ Poder360
2. Where coverage thins out (4)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (4)

Alesp Ethics Committee reopened proceedings for breach of parliamentary decorum against Bove

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: Poder360

The marriage lasted about 90 days

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: IstoÉ

Cíntia filed a police report on September 4 last year

Reported by: IstoÉ
Did not cover: Poder360

Bove and Cíntia posted messages on social media about the case

Reported by: Poder360
Did not cover: IstoÉ
3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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