Cuiabá Businessman's Violent Outburst Leaves Woman Injured

Cuiabá Businessman Arrested After Assaulting Patrons, Hitting Woman with Car A chaotic scene unfolded at a Cuiabá restaurant on May 31, 2025, when businessman José Clovis Pezzin de Almeida allegedly assaulted several customers and then ran over a woman as he fled. The incident, captured on video by eyewitnesses, shows Almeida involved in a heated argument that escalated into physical violence. He then got into his car and repeatedly rammed the restaurant's outdoor seating area. One woman was seriously injured and taken to a hospital. Almeida abandoned his car nearby and escaped. "He was driving recklessly, hitting the deck several times before speeding off," said one eyewitness who wished to remain anonymous. This is not Almeida's first brush with the law. In January 2023, he was arrested on suspicion of money laundering after participating in an illegal street race in a Porsche. Police confirmed the current investigation into the restaurant incident and said he is facing multiple charges. The incident highlights the need for increased safety measures in public places and stricter enforcement of laws against reckless driving and violent behavior. The injured woman's condition is currently unknown.