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Brazilian gynecologist arrested for alleged sexual abuse against 23 patients
A Brazilian gynecologist was arrested for allegedly committing sexual abuse against at least 23 patients during medical consultations, official sources reported this Friday. The doctor, identified as Marcelo Arantes e Silva, was arrested on Thursday in the Brazilian city of Goiânia, in the center of the country, and is in preventive detention in a jail in Senador Canedo, a neighboring municipality, according to the Civil Police of the state of Goiás.
TL;DR
- Gynecologist Marcelo Arantes e Silva arrested in Goiânia, Brazil.
- Accused of sexual abuse against at least 23 patients during medical consultations.
- Allegations include inappropriate touching and sexual comments.
- One case is proceeding to trial for rape of a vulnerable person.
- Doctor's medical license suspended.
- Authorities encourage more victims to report.
- Number of accusers increased significantly after the case became public.