Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey. Police say he was arrested 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 taken into custody in Turkey,” — Farah Vance, research director at Bramstone Ford Staffing, told our newsroom.
Timeline
Nov 11 — Joao Franco, an ex-cast member on the reality TV show Below Deck, has been taken into custody in Turkey....
Nov 13 — It raises safety concerns in the charter industry....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 13. The Bramstone Ford Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramstone Ford Staffing desk and last updated 15:46 UTC.