SAO PAULO (LALATE) – Geisy Arruda (photos below) has won her Brazil miniskirt lawsuit against her school. Geisy Arruda was thrown out of Bandeirante University (La Universidad Bandeirante) in Sao Paulo, resulting in one of the largest news stories out of Brazil in 2009. This week Arruda won her lawsuit, winning damages of $23,600. Reports say Arruda will appeal the damage award.

When Arruda’s story first broke, the unreported scandal prompted sounded like an old Jerry Springer episode – students who dress too provocative and the classmates who hate them. The details remained virtually undisputed.

On October 22, 2009, Geisy went to her school restroom with friend Kelly Andrezzil. There, twenty girls went at Geisy. Andrezzi said: “I was very afraid of what could happen, but I could not have imagined what was about to come, students were cursing Geisy, calling her ugly names and accusing her of drawing too much attention, even threatening to beat her up.”

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Male students started to break into the female restroom. Amanda de Souza Augusto detailed the terror that erupted: “We had to slap, clinch and fight with the boys, who were trying to go into the bathroom, and trying to put cell phones between Geisy’s legs. It was an aggression, an injustice against her.”

As Arruda escaped, male students began taking cellphone videos of the incident, uploading the clips to youtube. Promptly, Arruda was forced by school officials to wear a teacher’s white jacket and be escorted out.

In the weeks that followed, the school went on a media campaign against Arurda. It published a note in the São Paulo daily newspapers stating that Geisy Arruda’s conduct had “resulted in a collective reaction in defense of the school environment.” The note, often referred to as a print advertisement, stated Arruda was expelled. Arruda said she never received a letter about the same.

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Thereafter, Universidade Bandeirantes’ lawyer, Josias de Souza, reportedly issued a statement that Arruda “always liked to provoke boys, the problem was not with her clothes, but the way she acts, talks, crosses her legs, and walks.” Arruda disputed the allegations.

In the days that followed, Arruda was reinstated … without explanation. Meantime, the Minister Nilcéa Freire from the Special Secretariat of Policies for Women (SPM) and the Ministry of Education stepped in, confirming their investigation of the matter. Arruda quickly filed suit. Arruda, a tourism student, just wanted to study: “I only want to go into the classroom, sit down, study and take tests”. Arrurda said she never wanted this national attention.

That soon changed.

By Thanksgiving Arruda accepted a position to be a dancer for Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. And what outfit did she wear? She called it a “Carnivalized” version of her infamous dress. Arruda danced in three top ranked Rio samba group floats during Carnival.

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PHOTOS! Here again are pics of Geisy Arruda who danced in Brazil’s Carnival today. Geisy Arruda pics were first broke in November 2009 on LALATE.

Arruda was the  student who became a national Brazilian sensation because of the minishirt that got her into trouble with school officials. In the weeks that followed, LALATE first broke that Geisy Arruda was next turning that fame outward, going to be dancing in Brazil’s Carnival.

Today, that became a reality as Arruda danced at the Sambodrome in Sao Paulo for its Carnival festivities.

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Since the Geisy Arruda story first broke on LALATE weeks ago, Arruda’s media attention has continued to grow. It all began as Arruda, a university student, wore a miniskirt in Brazil only to be expelled from her school. When the story seemed to end – with news the school was allowing Arruda back in – suddenly Arruda’s life took another turn, as she said she wouldn’t be returning without security.

By Thanksgiving Arruda revealed she has accepted a position to be a dance for Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. But how will she look?

Today we found out.

The outfit she wore today in Carnival she called a Carnivalized version of her infamous dress. She will dance in three top ranked Rio samba group floats during Carnival.

One moment Arruda was expelled in newspapers, the next she is being in reinstated quietly by her university. For American readers, the Geisy Arruda story left readers scratching their heads before and after the drama unfolded. But for residents of São Paulo and citizens of Brazil, the story said more about the victim and less about the students that caused the problems in the first place.

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When the story concluded weeks ago, LALATE questioned if the was the end or the beginning of more fame for Arruda. While Geisy Arruda’s story was reported as a student with a dress, omitted were claims that male students threatened to assault her that day – even telling professors and security to release her to them for their own “handling”. Widespread evidence of students thrusting cellphones at Arruda trying to record what they thought were compromising shots.

So whatever happened to those students? We may never know. But there is more for Arruda today.

Recently Arruda’s lawyer revealed Geisy was not returning until she gets her own on campus security guard. No comment from the University about that claim.

Geisy Arruda story touches on more than a woman’s choice at clothing. It impacts the use of cellphones in school’s to bother other students. It touches the alleged jump to accuse the victim of the wrongdoing only to forego any attention to nearly 700 who allegedly rioted over her.

Arruda, a tourism student, just wants to study: “I only want to go into the classroom, sit down, study and take tests” She never wanted this national attention. So why did the university not keep the matter private? Instead , her school published an advertisement in the São Paulo daily newspapers announcing it was expelling Arruda. Why?

Geisy Arruda YouTube Videos
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 1
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 2

It seems illogical. The advertisement read “Educational Responsibility – Education is made with attitude not complacency” and found that Geisy Arruda’s conduct had “resulted in a collective reaction in defense of the school environment.” The advertisement claimed Geisy Arruda was formally expelled.

And then … a decision to reinstate her … without another advertisement in local papers.

It may all stem from government officials looking at the matter. Local press claimed the Minister Nilcéa Freire from the Special Secretariat of Policies for Women (SPM) and the Ministry of Education were looking at the situation.

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PICS! Update #5 – Here again are fotos of Geisy Arruda who is going to Carnival and a courtroom!

Geisy Arruda – the Brazilian mini shirt hit sensation of November – is now heading to Brazil’s Carnival and to the country’s courts.

Her lawyer tells press last he has filed a suit against the school that expelled her. Arruda is seeking $570,000 in damages from Bandeirantes University in Sao Paulo. Her lawyer has demanded the school provide Arruda protection which he claims has not.

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Meantime, Geisy Arruda’s Brazil Carnival dancing will be in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo confirms Arruda.

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On Thanksgiving Arruda revealed she has accepted a position to be a dance for Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. But how will she look?

One moment Arruda was expelled in newspapers, the next she is being in reinstated quietly by her university. For American readers, the Geisy Arruda story left readers scratching their heads before and after the drama unfolded. But for residents of São Paulo and citizens of Brazil, the story said more about the victim and less about the students that caused the problems in the first place.

Geisy Arruda YouTube Videos
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 1
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 2

When the story concluded weeks ago, LALATE questioned if the was the end or the beginning of more fame for Arruda. While Geisy Arruda’s story was reported as a student with a dress, omitted were claims that male students threatened to assault her that day – even telling professors and security to release her to them for their own “handling”.

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PICS! Update #4 – Geisy Arruda’s story is no longer just pictures and a miniskirt. Geisy Arruda is going to be dancing in Brazil’s Carnival.

Geisy Arruda’s Brazil Carnival dancing will be in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo confirms Arruda today.

Since the Geisy Arruda story first broke on LALATE weeks ago, Arruda’s media attention has continued to grow. It all began as Arruda, a university student, wore a miniskirt in Brazil only to be expelled from her school. When the story seemed to end – with news the school was allowing Arruda back in – suddenly Arruda’s life took another turn, as she said she wouldn’t be returning without security.

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Now on Thanksgiving Arruda reveals she has accepted a position to be a dance for Carnivals in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. But how will she look?

Geisy Arruda Pictures Set 2

Geisy Arruda Photo 5
Geisy Arruda Photo 6
Geisy Arruda Photo 7

One moment Arruda was expelled in newspapers, the next she is being in reinstated quietly by her university. For American readers, the Geisy Arruda story left readers scratching their heads before and after the drama unfolded. But for residents of São Paulo and citizens of Brazil, the story said more about the victim and less about the students that caused the problems in the first place.

When the story concluded weeks ago, LALATE questioned if the was the end or the beginning of more fame for Arruda. While Geisy Arruda’s story was reported as a student with a dress, omitted were claims that male students threatened to assault her that day – even telling professors and security to release her to them for their own “handling”. Widespread evidence of students thrusting cellphones at Arruda trying to record what they thought were compromising shots.

So whatever happened to those students? We may never know. But there is more for Arruda today.

Arruda now says she will dance in Carnival. But what will she wear? She says she will wear clothes, not a long dress, will “be pretty”, and wear something consistent with her “look”.

Recently Arruda’s lawyer revealed Geisy was not returning until she gets her own on campus security guard. No comment from the University about that claim.

Geisy Arruda YouTube Videos
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 1
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 2

Geisy Arruda story touches on more than a woman’s choice at clothing. It impacts the use of cellphones in school’s to bother other students. It touches the alleged jump to accuse the victim of the wrongdoing only to forego any attention to nearly 700 who allegedly rioted over her.

Arruda, a tourism student, just wants to study: “I only want to go into the classroom, sit down, study and take tests” She never wanted this national attention. So why did the university not keep the matter private? Instead , her school published an advertisement in the São Paulo daily newspapers announcing it was expelling Arruda. Why?

It seems illogical. The advertisement read “Educational Responsibility – Education is made with attitude not complacency” and found that Geisy Arruda’s conduct had “resulted in a collective reaction in defense of the school environment.” The advertisement claimed Geisy Arruda was formally expelled.

And then … a decision to reinstate her … without another advertisement in local papers.

It may all stem from government officials looking at the matter. Local press claimed the Minister Nilcéa Freire from the Special Secretariat of Policies for Women (SPM) and the Ministry of Education were looking at the situation.

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PICS! Update #3 – Geisy Arruda could back in school but now is back in the press again. Geisy Arruda (pictures below, mini skirt included) is still at odds with a Brazilian school where her clothing scandal began weeks ago.

The Geisy Arruda story was broke weeks ago on LALATE – a university student that came to national attention for her chose of wardrobe and the outrage she suffered. Now today Arruda is back granting an interview to AP.

When the story concluded weeks ago, LALATE questioned if the was the end or the beginning of more fame for Arruda. Today that may change. She tells AP “I still can’t believe it.” She also asked AP’s photographer “Hey, guy, do I look pretty?”

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While Geisy Arruda’s story was reported as a student with a dress, omitted were claims that male students threatened to assault her that day – even telling professors and security to release her to them for their own “handling”. Widespread evidence of students thrusting cellphones at Arruda trying to record what they thought were compromising shots.

So whatever happened to those students? We may never know. But there is more for Arruda today.

Geisy Arruda Pictures Set 2

Geisy Arruda Photo 5
Geisy Arruda Photo 6
Geisy Arruda Photo 7

One moment Arruda is expelled in newspapers, the next she is being in reinstated quietly by her university. For American readers, the Geisy Arruda story left readers scratching their heads before and after the drama unfolded. But for residents of São Paulo and citizens of Brazil, the story said more about the victim and less about the students that caused the problems in the first place.

Arruda’s lawyer reveals this week that Geisy is not returning until she gets her own on campus security guard. No comment from the University about that claim.

How did she act before this date?

Universidade Bandeirantes’ lawyer, Josias de Souza, reportedly issued a statement that Arruda “always liked to provoke boys, the problem was not with her clothes, but the way she acts, talks, crosses her legs, and walks.”

On October 22, an alleged near riot broke out when Arruda arrived in a pink mini skirt. She went to the restroom with friend Kelly Andrezzil. Mayhem started. 20 girls stormed the restroom. Male students tried to get in.

Where was security? The situation became tense said Andrezzi:

“I was very afraid of what could happen, but I could not have imagined what was about to come, students were cursing Geisy, calling her ugly names and accusing her of drawing too much attention, even threatening to beat her up.”

And how about the male students with their cellphones? Were they disciplined?

“We had to slap, clinch and fight with the boys, who were trying to go into the bathroom, and trying to put cell phones between Geisy’s legs. It was an aggression, an injustice against her.”

Geisy Arruda story touches on more than a woman’s choice at clothing. It impacts the use of cellphones in school’s to bother other students. It touches the alleged jump to accuse the victim of the wrongdoing only to forego any attention to nearly 700 who allegedly rioted over her.

Arruda, a tourism student, just wants to study: “I only want to go into the classroom, sit down, study and take tests” She never wanted this national attention. So why did the university not keep the matter private? Instead, , her school published an advertisement in the São Paulo daily newspapers announcing it was expelling Arruda. Why?

It seems illogical. The advertisement read “Educational Responsibility – Education is made with attitude not complacency” and found that Geisy Arruda’s conduct had “resulted in a collective reaction in defense of the school environment.” The advertisement claimed Geisy Arruda was formally expelled.

Geisy Arruda YouTube Videos
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 1
CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO 2

And then … a decision to reinstate her … without another advertisement in local papers.

It may all stem from government officials looking at the matter. Local press claimed the Minister Nilcéa Freire from the Special Secretariat of Policies for Women (SPM) and the Ministry of Education were looking at the situation.

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