As reported by the Miami Herald: Joao Da Silva, the owner of a Broward Jiu-Jitsu studio, was arrested last Tuesday and charged with lewd and lascivious molestation. According to police, Da Silva touched at least three different student’s breasts at Raiva Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (his martial arts studio).“Within the past three years three juvenile victims ages 17, 15, 13 were a victim of lewd acts by a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor.” – Broward Detective
The police were notified in June of the alleged abuses and were waiting for admissible evidence before taking action. Detectives at the Broward Police Department have asked that if anyone else has been a victim of Joao Da Silva or if they have any information regarding the case to call the Broward Crime Stopper at 954-493-TIPS(8477).
