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Craig Jones reports on Melqui Galvao's criminal allegations and threats

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 10:25 PM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Craig Jones reports on Melqui Galvao's criminal allegations and threats
Summary

Craig Jones has taken on a journalistic role to report on Melqui Galvao, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach arrested in April 2026 for charges including sexual misconduct against minors. Jones noted that Galvao has allegedly continued to threaten victims from jail, using contraband cellphones to attempt to coerce them into altering their testimonies. The report details Galvao's troubling history, including ties to past police shootings and alleged threats against his ex-wife. As his case unfolds, Galvao is reportedly seeking to be placed under house arrest, raising concerns among his accusers.

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  • •Craig Jones covered Melqui Galvao's criminal case on his YouTube channel.
  • •Galvao faces multiple charges, including sexual misconduct against minors.
  • •He allegedly used cellphones in jail to threaten victims.
  • •Galvao's brother, Enoque, is also facing similar charges.
  • •Galvao has a past connection to police shootings in Brazil.
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  • 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Craig Jones, journalist? BJJ coach Melqui Galvao threatening victims from jail, has ties to shootings
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Craig Jones put on his journalist hat for a report on Melqui Galvao, a disgraced BJJ coach who allegedly abused minors.

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