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Globo cameraman expelled and fired after incident at Band debate
A Globo cameraman was expelled from Band and fired after assaulting a photographer during the São Paulo gubernatorial debate.
On the night of Sunday, August 9, a cameraman from Globo News was expelled from the Band facilities, where the debate between candidates for the São Paulo governorship was taking place. The incident occurred shortly before the event began, when the cameraman was accused of assaulting a photographer backstage, according to reports from Folha de S.Paulo.
Following the incident, Globo announced the termination of the cameraman's contract. According to information from the same source, the decision came in response to the assault, which was deemed serious and unacceptable in a professional context.
UOL reported that the cameraman, identified as having assaulted journalist Igor Carvalho from Brasil de Fato, sparked controversy with his behavior at the event. A headbutt was cited as the form of assault, raising concerns about safety during the debate.
The actions of Globo and Band reflect the seriousness of the situation, which involves not only the physical integrity of journalists but also the image of the organizations during an important political event.