Summary:
Nuno Pardal, Vice-President of Chega's Lisbon district, accused of sexual acts with a 15-year-old minor.
Admitted to the acts but claims he was unaware of the victim's age.
Expressed distress over the situation, particularly as a father.
Prepares to resign from his municipal deputy position in Lisbon.
Raises questions about the Chega party's resilience amid scandals.
Shocking Allegations Against Nuno Pardal
The Vice-President of Chega’s Lisbon district, Nuno Pardal, aged 54, faces serious accusations from the Public Prosecutor's Office for allegedly engaging in oral sex with a 15-year-old minor in exchange for money. Pardal has confessed to having had such encounters but insists he was unaware of the victim's age. In a statement to PÚBLICO, he expressed profound distress over the situation, especially as a father of two children. He remarked, "It was an isolated incident, a moment. I do not usually engage in such practices."
As the controversy unfolds, Nuno Pardal is preparing to step down from his position as a municipal deputy in Lisbon. The pressing question remains: Will Chega withstand the impact of such scandals affecting its reputation?
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