Rafael Cardoso apologizes after court orders payment

Actor Rafael Cardoso has publicly apologized and expressed remorse after being ordered to pay R$25,000 in damages. The court found him liable for moral damages. The condemnation stems from an incident in February 2023, where Cardoso was accused of assaulting and threatening a restaurant manager. He plans to meet the manager to personally apologize for his actions. Cardoso stated he is rebuilding his career and focusing on his family, highlighting his efforts to move past his past mistakes. The victim has criticized the penalty as "absurd."