Lucas Martins, a reporter for the Brazilian television network Band, pushed Grace Abdou, a reporter from the rival network Record, during a live broadcast on July 1, 2025, while both were covering the same story in the interior of São Paulo. The incident, which was captured on live television, led to a police report filed by Record accusing Martins of aggression. Martins publicly apologized on air shortly after the incident, expressing regret for his actions. Following the event, Band announced disciplinary measures against Martins, removing him from external reporting duties and assigning him to internal newsroom functions for at least two weeks. The Federation of Journalists (Fenaj) expressed solidarity with Grace Abdou. Record has indicated intentions to pursue legal action. The incident has drawn widespread media attention and public scrutiny, with both reporters issuing statements regarding the altercation.