The material released by Ricardo Feltrin, ‘UOL’ columnist, shows the closeness between the comedians in the period preceding the accusation of harassment
The allegation of sexual harassment and harassment brought by Dani Peperoni versus Marcio Melhem acquired new contours. The columnist Ricardo Feltrin, from UOLhad access to 270 messages that would have been exchanged by the two comedians present in the file, as well as 27 messages dated from 2016 to 2019, a period prior to the complaint presented to the Civil Police.
The content of the texts suggests intimacy and closeness between the two involved in the investigation. According to the editorialist, at least 12 witnesses denied in the testimony that there had been harassment by Melhem in Calabresa. Ten others said they were aware of the harassment but never witnessed the act.
In his testimonies, the actor admits that he “came on him” in Calabresa after she separated from Marcelo Adnet, in 2017, but denies having committed any harassment. The comedian said he “pretended not to notice the excesses”, to “preserve her career”. Calabresa also accuses Melhem of hurting her at the Globe.
“Do you remember what we said yesterday?”
Calabresa accused Melhem of trying to force her into the bathroom with him during a party with the “Zorra Total” team, which took place on November 4, 2017. According to the actress, actors Luis Miranda and George Sauma ran to protect her. .
In the testimony, however, Sauma denied that this had happened and revealed that he learned of Piauí magazine’s “story of harassment”. Luís Miranda has not yet testified. Two other people who were on the scene and were overheard by the columnist claim they saw the scene, but that everything seemed consensual.
The day after the party, the comedians exchanged messages:
Melhem: Hey, Dani! Do you remember what we said yesterday? Lol this message proves that we exchanged messages the next day (little heart). I loved all the crazy things from yesterday’s party (emoji of a dancer and a “no for under 18s” sign). What you don’t remember I’ll tell you (wink). Kisses, Marcio (who is not cold at all).
Pepperoni: Pepperoni: My God good morning lol (monkey emoji covering his eyes). I don’t remember what we “said”, just the 7 GINS I drank? And a few kisses (monkey, heart, drops)
Melhem: Hahah good morning. Since I don’t drink, I remember a little more. Kisses and a few other things. I loved all the madness of yesterday. Do you understand why I don’t stay at the parties? I get drunk together. Blow Maira a kiss. Guys, I was throwing a little party / video at home next Saturday, 11. Shall we go? (winking emojis and kisses)
Pepperoni: I leave Zorra (monkey) hahaha. But I pack my friend Maira in bubble wrap and send it home (wink).
According to the column, the comedians refer to the manager Maira Perazzo, a friend of Calabresa who also kissed Melhem that night. Perazzo allegedly said in her testimony that she did not see harassment and Calabresa also said nothing to her that dawn, but that the actress “may have blocked” her memories.
investigations
In December 2019, TV Globo’s Department for Art Development and Monitoring (DDA) investigated Dani Calabresa’s harassment complaint against Marcius Melhem. The case was closed in early 2020 due to lack of evidence.
After the decision, Calabresa sought the broadcaster’s compliance department, which heard pro-Calabresa and pro-Melhem witnesses. The investigation was closed earlier this year.
Source: Terra
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