More women accuse Cartolouco of assaults

The case reportedly occurred in the early hours of January 31 and is part of a series of allegations of violence made by former companions of the former sports reporter. He denies the accusations.

The woman, who asked that her identity not be revealed for fear of exposure, stated that the relationship lasting just over nine months began intensely, but soon became marked by verbal aggression and violent behavior. According to her, Cartolouco frequently insulted her and called her a "cancer", "slut" and "slut". The situation, according to her report, worsened during the couple's trip to Cusco, Peru, when he allegedly ripped off her scapular, spat on her inside a bar and, once in the hotel, attacked her with slaps, kicks and an attempted coup known as a "rear-naked choke". She also claims that the influencer destroyed her cell phone, which prevented her from asking for help.

Cartolouco is caught attacking and burning his ex's ear with a cigarette

Images show the influencer slapping his then-girlfriend in the face during an argument and burning her with a cigarette

According to the victim's statement, who filed a police report, the attack recorded on camera happened after the two returned to the same bar where they had started dating. She claims that, as they left the place, Lucas accused her of cheating, threw a drink in her face and, during the argument, pressed a lit cigarette to her ear.

Photographs shown in the report show the burn mark. Shortly afterwards, another camera recorded the moment she received a slap in the face. "I thought: he's going to slap me again. At least now there's a chance for someone to visualize and witness this," he told the program.

The argument caught the attention of people in nearby bars, who decided to intervene. A witness, interviewed without identification, claimed to have witnessed the influencer's aggressive stance and reported that he demanded access to his then-girlfriend's cell phone.

According to the victim, before leaving the place, Cartolouco allegedly threatened to destroy the apartment where she lived. The next day, the two spoke on the phone and, after she informed him that she was injured, he allegedly asked for a photo of the burn.

There has been an investigation against him since at least April, according to the Public Security Secretariat of the State of São Paulo. The case is investigated through a police investigation initiated by the 11th Police District (Santo Amaro). At the time, when contacted, Cartolouco said he was innocent. In addition to this report, Fantástico heard from two other ex-girlfriends of Lucas Strabko, who described similar episodes of physical and psychological violence and destruction of property.

Gabriela Augusto, who had a three-year relationship with the influencer, stated that he broke objects in the house where they lived, including the television, car and cell phone.

She also reported being burned on the face with a cigarette and being beaten with hair pulled and kicked.

Another former partner, who currently lives in London and preferred to remain anonymous, said that she suffered constant humiliation about her appearance and was also the victim of physical attacks, followed, according to her, by sudden changes in behavior from the influencer, who acted as if nothing had happened.

The two reported that they never filed a police report.

WHAT THE DEFENSE SAYS

In a note sent to the report, Lucas Strabko's defense states that the influencer denies the accusations and collaborates with the investigation of the facts. According to the position, he "recognizes the seriousness of the reports and defends that the case be conducted with responsibility, respect for everyone involved and without early judgments".

The defense adds that Cartolouco hopes that the situation will be clarified so that he can resume his personal and professional life.

Lucas's lawyer said that, during the trip to Peru, it was his ex-girlfriend who, in a fit of jealousy, began to direct verbal abuse and throw objects, including his own cell phone, at him.

According to the defense, photographs taken after the argument show the two together. He also says that Lucas went to his ex-girlfriend's building just to get his own clothes and that he never said he would destroy the apartment. Regarding the images, he did not comment.

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