Brazilian Model Arrested for Topless Dog Walk Challenges Country's Gender Equality Laws
Caroline Werner alleges 'arbitrary and disproportionate' treatment, plans to take legal action.
- Model Caroline Werner was arrested for walking her dogs while topless near a beach in Brazil, an act deemed 'obscene' by local law enforcement.
- Werner claims her arrest was 'arbitrary and disproportionate', and criticizes the country's double standards regarding gender equality.
- She alleges she was denied the right to communicate with her family or legal representative while detained.
- Werner faces a potential sentence of up to one year in jail or a significant fine.
- Her lawyer plans to take legal action over moral damage and criminal prosecution.