Police arrested celebrity plastic surgeon Denis Cesar Barros Furtado on Thursday, five days after he went on the run following the death of a patient he gave injections to enlarge her buttocks.
Known as "Dr. Bumbum" — Brazilian slang for backside, Furtado was arrested at an office complex in Rio de Janeiro's Barra de Tijuca neighborhood. Police also arrested his mother, Maria de Fatima Barros, who worked with him.
Brazilian "celebrity" surgeon Dr. Denis Cesar Barros Furtado is escorted by police after his arrest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 19, 2018. The 45-year-old buttocks enlargement specialist, also known as Dr. "Bumbum" or Dr. Fanny, fled when one of his female patients died after a surgical procedure conducted in his apartment. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Police said Furtado performed the buttock enhancement procedure on bank manager Lilian Calixto at his Rio home Saturday. Calixto fell ill during the procedure and Furtado rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she died hours later.
Police say the exact cause of her death has not been determined.
Brazilian "celebrity" surgeon Dr. Denis Cesar Barros Furtado points to a journalist for the next question as he addresses the press at police headquarters after his arrest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 19, 2018. The 45-year-old buttocks enlargement specialist, also known as Dr. "Bumbum" or Dr. Fanny, fled when one of his female patients died after a surgical procedure conducted in his apartment. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Furtado disappeared after he dropped Calixto off at the hospital and a judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Inside a police station Thursday, Furtado told reporters he was innocent of any wrongdoing. "There was an occurrence with the patient," he said.
Brazilian "celebrity" surgeon Dr. Denis Cesar Barros Furtado speaks to the press at police headquarters after his arrest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 19, 2018. The 45-year-old buttocks enlargement specialist, also known as Dr. "Bumbum" or Dr. Fanny, fled when one of his female patients died after a surgical procedure conducted in his apartment. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
In a video aired by the G1 news portal, Furtado said, "A fatality has occurred — a fatality that could happen to any doctor." G1 said the video was posted on a social media site after Furtado's arrest.
Brazilian "celebrity" surgeon Dr. Denis Cesar Barros Furtado shows his doctors license as he speaks to the press at the police department after his arrest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, July 19, 2018. The 45-year-old buttocks enlargement specialist, also known as Dr. "Bumbum" or Dr. Fanny, fled when one of his female patients died after a surgical procedure conducted in his apartment. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
The doctor's lawyer, Naiara Baldanza, said in a statement that "any conclusion regarding the death of Lilian Calixto and my client's responsibility in this fatality is premature."
BERLIN (AP) — Josip Stanišić scored in stoppage time for champion Bayer Leverkusen to preserve its German record unbeaten run with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Leverkusen substitute Florian Wirtz sent in a corner that Stanišić headed to equalize in the seventh minute of stoppage time, stretching the visitors’ unbeaten start to the season to 45 games across all competitions.
"Today was crazy," Stanišić said.
Leverkusen, which clinched its first ever Bundesliga title last weekend, was heading toward its first defeat since the final day of last season when Niclas Füllkrug scored for Dortmund in the 81st minute.
Marcel Sabitzer crossed for Füllkrug to score with a volley against the run of play as Leverkusen had gone closer to breaking the deadlock.
Tempers flared late in the game before Stanišić kept the league champions’ celebrations going for another week.
“Our goal is to complete the season unbeaten,” Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka said.
Xabi Alonso’s team, which has also reached the German Cup final, faces Roma in the Europa League semifinals with the first leg in Rome on May 2.
BREMEN STUNS STUTTGART
Marvin Ducksch scored twice for Werder Bremen to beat Stuttgart 2-1 and end the visitors' 11-game run without defeat in the league
Ducksch dispatched a penalty in the 28th minute, then scored again early in the second half for Bremen to take a big step away from the relegation zone.
Germany forward Deniz Undav scored late for Stuttgart but couldn’t prevent the visitors’ first league loss since January, when the team lost 1-0 at Bochum.
Stuttgart remained third, on course for Champions League qualification, despite the loss.
Bremen moved eight points clear of Mainz, which was in the relegation playoff place before it played later at Freiburg.
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Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic, up, scores for his team in the last minute against Dortmund's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, right, during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, April 21, 2024. The match ended 1-1, Leverkusen is unbeaten since 45 matches. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic, center, celebrates after scoring in the last minute during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic, up, scores for his team in the last minute during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, April 21, 2024. The match ended 1-1, Leverkusen is unbeaten since 45 matches. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Leverkusen's Josip Stanisic, left, celebrates after scoring in the last minute during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Werder's Nick Woltemade, right, fights for the ball with Stuttgart's Leonidas Stergiou during the Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at the Weserstadion stadium in Bremen, Germany, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)
Werder's Marvin Ducksch celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the game during the Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at the Weserstadion stadium in Bremen, Germany, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)
Werder's Marvin Ducksch, centre, scores his side's first goal of the game during the Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at the Weserstadion stadium in Bremen, Germany, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)
Werder's Marvin Ducksch celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at the Weserstadion stadium in Bremen, Germany, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)
Werder's Marvin Ducksch celebrates after scoring his side's second goal of the game during the Bundesliga soccer match between Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at the Weserstadion stadium in Bremen, Germany, Sunday April 21, 2024. (Carmen Jaspersen/dpa via AP)
