‘Below Deck’ Star Arrested After Video Captures Brawl That Left Teen Dead
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A cast member from the popular “Below Deck” reality TV show was arrested in Turkey after an altercation over the weekend left a teenager dead.
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Yacht captain Joao Franco and his brother Carlos got into a fight with employees of a clothing store in the resort town of Bodrum on Saturday evening, according to Demiroren News Agency. The altercation reportedly caused the death of 17-year-old staffer Muhammet Koyabakan, who fell and hit his head.
Video of the incident shows Carlos throwing the first punch before the rest of the employees joined in and a big brawl began, according to Page Six. During the physical exchange, one individual lifted a stool and tried throwing it at the Franco brothers.
The video appears to show Joao attempting to defuse the situation several times before swinging his fist at the teen, who gets knocked to the ground.
Koyabakan, who is seen in the video lying on the ground, suffered a severe head injury and cardiac arrest. He was revived at the scene and taken to a hospital before he died Monday, Voices Newspaper reported.
The Portuguese brothers were detained and then formally arrested. A source told Page Six they were taken to Bodrum Courthouse, where they are “awaiting next steps.”
There are no official reports of what the brothers are charged with, but Demiroren reported that the brothers claim self-defense and deny hitting the teen. According to the outlet, the fight only escalated after the intoxicated brothers started swearing.
Bodrum, a port city along the Aegean Sea, is known as a hot spot for yacht owners. Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos are among those who have visited.
Franco, 36, most recently appeared on season 4 of “Below Deck Down Under,” which premiered in February.
“Below Deck” follows the complicated personal and professional lives of crew members on luxury yachts. Franco also appeared on “Below Deck Mediterranean,” as well as “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.”
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