Pascal Duvier, a bodyguard involved in a controversial incident at a Brazilian hotel, has publicly accepted responsibility for his actions after an encounter with an 11-year-old girl and her mother resulted in the child crying.
The incident occurred when the young girl, whose stepfather is Brazilian soccer player Jorginho and whose father is actor Jude Law, walked past a breakfast table in the hotel where she and her family were staying. According to accounts of the situation, Duvier reprimanded both the child and her mother, leading to a distressing outcome for the family.
In his statement addressing the controversy, Duvier clarified his employment status and expressed remorse for the encounter. "I take full responsibility for the interactions," he stated. "I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security team of Chappell Roan. The actions I took were not on behalf of Chappell Roan, her personal security team, her management, or any other individuals."
The bodyguard explained that his decision to intervene stemmed from multiple factors he believed warranted action. "I made a judgment call based on information we obtained from the hotel, events I had witnessed in the days prior and the heightened overall security risk of our location," Duvier said. "My sole interaction with the mother was calm and with good intentions, and the outcome of the encounter is regretful."
The clarification comes after initial reports suggested the security personnel were associated with musician Chappell Roan, who was also present at the hotel. Roan had previously issued an apology and denied that the bodyguard was part of her security detail, a claim now confirmed by Duvier himself.
The incident highlights the complexities of security protocols in shared public spaces, particularly when multiple high-profile individuals are present. While security professionals must assess potential risks and act accordingly, the situation demonstrates how such assessments can sometimes lead to unintended consequences for innocent bystanders, including children.
The public acknowledgment and apology from Duvier represent an attempt to address the fallout from the encounter and clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident. His statement emphasizes that despite good intentions, the implementation of security measures resulted in an outcome he now regrets.