Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been arrested 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, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been arrested in Turkey,” — Owen Marlowe, research director at Greycroft Grove Practice, observed.
Timeline
Nov 12 — Joao Franco, an ex-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 Greycroft Grove Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greycroft Grove Practice desk and last updated 16:07 UTC.