Nicollas Welker Araujo has been arrested over the weekend on on suspicion of raping a person who is incapable of giving consent because of a developmental or physical disability and lewd or lascivious acts with a child under 14 abc7 reports.
Araujo owns Overall Brazilian Jiujitsu Academy, which he opened in 2016. He is also the head trainer.
According to the report there were rumors of parents complaining about inappropriate behavior by Araujo.
Araujo described himself online as:
“Black Belt Pro Fighter 🏆 Overall Brazilian Jiu Jitsu founder ✖️Shoyoroll✖️ Cobrinha BJJ 🇧🇷🇺🇸 EUA/ California”
Rubens Charles Cobrinha issued the following statement following arrest:
It was unclear if the crimes happened at the academy or if the alleged victim is a student.
Araujo remains in jail in lieu of $400,000 bail and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities believe there may be more victims and urge anyone with more information to contact the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department.
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