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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Woman hit and killed by drunk ex-judge leaving nightclub with naked woman in lap
Thaís Bonatti, 30, was cycling to her restaurant job when former judge Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Júnior, 61, allegedly slammed straight into her with a naked woman on his lap A young comedian has died after a former judge allegedly drove drunk with a naked woman on his lap - then slammed into the victim with his pickup truck. Thaís Bonatti, 30, was cycling to her restaurant job in Araçatuba, Brazil, when 61-year-old Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Júnior - a retired civil court judge now working as a lawyer - allegedly crashed straight into her. Bonatti was left with devastating injuries, including a traumatic brain injury and multiple fractures. She underwent two emergency surgeries that same day, suffering two cardiac arrests during the first. Despite doctors ' efforts, Bonatti tragically died two days later, on Saturday. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Rodrigues moments earlier, parked near a supermarket, with a woman - believed to be a sex worker - nude and attempting to get off his lap. Seconds later the truck lurched forwards. By the time police arrived, the woman had dressed and fled the scene. Rodrigues, meanwhile, was said to smell of alcohol, slur his words and struggle to stay on his feet. He was arrested and charged with manslaughter - but walked free the next day after paying 40,000 Brazilian reais (around £5,500) in bail. "At that time, I was looking for a coffin for my sister," Bonatti's brother, William de Andrade, told local outlet TV TEM. "He paid bail and left. He would certainly be sleeping with his family at that time, and I was at the hospital going through the formalities for my sister to be buried." Rodrigues had just left a nightclub when the crash happened, according to police. His family later issued a statement expressing sympathy: "Dr. Fernando's family expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the victim's family, reaffirming its absolute respect for their pain and mourning." His legal team added that he is unable to speak to the press, saying: "This silence is not only a legal obligation but also a sign of respect." Bonatti, known for her stand-up performances in São Paulo state, was described by her brother as bright and full of life. "She wasn't mean, 30 years old with the mind of a 20-year-old, besides being a happy and hard-working girl," he said. "This pain we are going through is very difficult, only God can help us bear it." Tributes have poured in across social media. A friend of Bonatti's wrote: 'I love you my friend. On Tuesday when you sent me messages saying you missed me, it was a farewell.'
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Female comedian killed after ‘retired judge runs over her while driving truck with naked woman on his lap'
A YOUNG comedian has been killed in a horrific crash after a retired judge allegedly plowed into her while drunk and driving with a naked woman on his lap. Thaís Bonatti, 30, was cycling to her restaurant job in Araçatuba, Brazil, when Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Júnior, 61, reportedly slammed his Ford Ranger pickup into her. 8 Thais Bonatti was killed in a horror crash on her way to work Credit: Newsflash 8 She was run over by Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Junior in Araçatuba, Brazil Credit: Newsflash 8 Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Junior during his arrest Credit: Newsflash 8 Bonatti was cycling to work on this bike when tragedy struck Credit: Newsflash Bonatti suffered catastrophic injuries, including fractures to her pelvis and a traumatic brain injury after early Thursday's horror crash. She was rushed to hospital and underwent two surgeries on the same day, reportedly suffering two cardiac arrests during the first. Despite doctors' efforts, she died on Saturday. According to a police report, Rodrigues — a former civil court judge who is now a practicing lawyer — had just left a nightclub with the woman, believed to be a sex worker. Read more brazil stories Surveillance footage allegedly showed her nude and trying to get off his lap when the vehicle came to a stop near a supermarket. Moments later, Rodrigues is said to have stepped on the accelerator, sending the truck into Bonatti. By the time police arrived, the woman had dressed and fled the scene. Officers said Rodrigues smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and appeared unsteady on his feet. Most read in The US Sun He was arrested and charged with manslaughter, but walked free on Friday after paying 40,000 Brazilian reais (around $7,150) in bail. The judge's family released a statement expressing sympathy, saying: 'Dr. Fernando's family expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the victim's family, reaffirming its absolute respect for their pain and mourning. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started 'Since the incident, they have been offering support to the victim's family.' His legal team added that Rodrigues is barred from interviews due to the ongoing investigation, stressing: 'This silence is not only a legal obligation but also a sign of respect.' But Bonatti's family has been left reeling. Her brother, William de Andrade, blasted the decision to let Rodrigues walk free. He told local outlet TV TEM: 'At that time, I was looking for a coffin for my sister. He paid bail and left. 'He would certainly be sleeping with his family at that time, and I was at the hospital going through the formalities for my sister to be buried.' 8 The former judge, 61, reportedly slammed his Ford Ranger pickup into her in the early hours of Thursday Credit: Newsflash 8 She suffered two cardiac arrests during first surgery and died on Saturday Credit: Newsflash De Andrade remembered his sister as a lively and hardworking young woman known for performing at stand-up clubs across São Paulo state. 'She wasn't mean, 30 years old with the mind of a 20-year-old, besides being a happy and hard-working girl. 'This pain we are going through is very difficult, only God can help us bear it.' Tributes have since flooded Bonatti's social media. One friend wrote: 'I love you my friend. On Tuesday when you sent me messages saying you missed me, it was a farewell.' 8 Thais known for performing at stand-up clubs across São Paulo state Credit: Newsflash 8 Her grieving brother remembered her as a hard-working woman Credit: Jam Press
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Female comedian killed after ‘retired judge runs over her while driving truck with naked woman on his lap'
She suffered catastrophic injuries including fractures to her pelvis and a traumatic brain injury CRASH TRAGEDY Female comedian killed after 'retired judge runs over her while driving truck with naked woman on his lap' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG comedian has been killed in a horrific crash after a retired judge allegedly plowed into her while drunk and driving with a naked woman on his lap. Thaís Bonatti, 30, was cycling to her restaurant job in Araçatuba, Brazil, when Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Júnior, 61, reportedly slammed his Ford Ranger pickup into her. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Thais Bonatti was killed in a horror crash on her way to work Credit: Newsflash 8 She was run over by Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Junior in Araçatuba, Brazil Credit: Newsflash 8 Fernando Augusto Fontes Rodrigues Junior during his arrest Credit: Newsflash 8 Bonatti was cycling to work on this bike when tragedy struck Credit: Newsflash Bonatti suffered catastrophic injuries, including fractures to her pelvis and a traumatic brain injury after early Thursday's horror crash. She was rushed to hospital and underwent two surgeries on the same day, reportedly suffering two cardiac arrests during the first. Despite doctors' efforts, she died on Saturday. According to a police report, Rodrigues — a former civil court judge who is now a practicing lawyer — had just left a nightclub with the woman, believed to be a sex worker. Surveillance footage allegedly showed her nude and trying to get off his lap when the vehicle came to a stop near a supermarket. Moments later, Rodrigues is said to have stepped on the accelerator, sending the truck into Bonatti. By the time police arrived, the woman had dressed and fled the scene. Officers said Rodrigues smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and appeared unsteady on his feet. He was arrested and charged with manslaughter, but walked free on Friday after paying 40,000 Brazilian reais (around $7,150) in bail. The judge's family released a statement expressing sympathy, saying: 'Dr. Fernando's family expresses its deepest condolences and solidarity with the victim's family, reaffirming its absolute respect for their pain and mourning. Country music star, 24, dies in tragic accident after falling off back of pickup truck when it was suddenly started 'Since the incident, they have been offering support to the victim's family.' His legal team added that Rodrigues is barred from interviews due to the ongoing investigation, stressing: 'This silence is not only a legal obligation but also a sign of respect.' But Bonatti's family has been left reeling. Her brother, William de Andrade, blasted the decision to let Rodrigues walk free. He told local outlet TV TEM: 'At that time, I was looking for a coffin for my sister. He paid bail and left. 'He would certainly be sleeping with his family at that time, and I was at the hospital going through the formalities for my sister to be buried.' 8 The former judge, 61, reportedly slammed his Ford Ranger pickup into her in the early hours of Thursday Credit: Newsflash 8 She suffered two cardiac arrests during first surgery and died on Saturday Credit: Newsflash De Andrade remembered his sister as a lively and hardworking young woman known for performing at stand-up clubs across São Paulo state. 'She wasn't mean, 30 years old with the mind of a 20-year-old, besides being a happy and hard-working girl. 'This pain we are going through is very difficult, only God can help us bear it.' Tributes have since flooded Bonatti's social media. One friend wrote: 'I love you my friend. On Tuesday when you sent me messages saying you missed me, it was a farewell.' 8 Thais known for performing at stand-up clubs across São Paulo state Credit: Newsflash
