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Kiwi sportsman Jason Lee’s case
Kiwi sportsman Jason Lee’s case
The Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in
Wellington informs that, with regards to the incident
involving Kiwi sportsman Jason Lee in Brazil, Mr. Lee’s
statement was collected by Brazilian authorities and the
suspects identified and detained within six hours of the
offense taking place. Jason Lee is not participating in the
Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the incident with
him has happened far from the Olympic perimeter. The Embassy
further informs that the accused individuals are in
administrative detention whilst answering for the criminal
charges laid before them. The process is underway and
additional statements are being collected via
videoconference, facilitated by the Brazilian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. The Embassy has been in touch with Mr.
Lee’s family in New Zealand and will remain available to
render any assistance it can
offer.
ENDS
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