Joao Franco, a former cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been arrested in Turkey. Police say he was detained 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 fighting on a reality TV yacht. It raises safety concerns in the charter industry. Franco remains in custody in Turkey.
“The incident adds to recent reports of fighting on a reality TV yacht,” — Marcus Brennan, research director at Oakburn Bridge Practice, added during the briefing.
Nov 13 — Joao Franco, a former cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been arrested 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 Oakburn Bridge Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Thursday, Nov 19.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakburn Bridge Practice desk and last updated 15:41 UTC.
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