BJJ College announces new leadership after Melqui Galvão's arrest on suspicion of sexual crimes.

Melqui Galvão in a Jiu-Jitsu class. Photo: Reproduction/X

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BJJ College announced the immediate removal of Melqui Galvão from his leadership position following the coach's pre-trial detention. investigated on suspicion of sexual crimes against minors.. The decision was made official this Tuesday (28), through a note from the network's press office, which also confirmed that Mica Galvão and Diogo Reis will take over the leadership of the team along with the group of teachers.

According to the BNC Amazonas website, Melquisedeque de Lima Galvão Ferreira turned himself in to authorities in Manaus after a court in São Paulo issued a 30-day temporary arrest warrant. The coach is being investigated on suspicion of threats, rape of a vulnerable person, sexual harassment, and unauthorized access to an electronic device, in a case that, according to reports, went beyond the boundaries of the relationship between coach and students.

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Given the repercussions, BJJ College, as well as CBJJE, who broke off activities with the renowned jiu-jitsu coachThe decision was made to remove Melqui from any leadership role and internally reorganize the team structure. The official statement reinforced that, following legal advice, there will be no further public pronouncements until the authorities conclude their investigation of the facts.

"The school network's press office reports that Professor Melqui Galvão has been removed from his leadership position, and the case is currently being handled exclusively through legal channels, with the support of the legal team."

The proceedings are confidential, in accordance with legal regulations and with the aim of protecting all those involved. Following legal advice, no further public statements will be made at this time until the facts have been properly investigated by the competent authorities.

"The leadership of the team will now be exercised by Mica Galvão and Diogo Reis, together with the team of teachers, ensuring the continuity of activities and the maintenance of the network's technical and institutional standards," the official statement said.

 

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To date, the defense of Mica Galvão's father has not made a public statement on the case. The coach remains under investigation and there has been no conviction yet.