World-renowned bull rider arrested in Sacramento on rape charges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
August 12, 2022
A world-renowned professional bull rider accused of rape is expected to make a court appearance Thursday.
João Ricardo Vieira was arrested last week in connection with rape, but the details of the crime have yet to be released.
Vieira, currently ranked as the third best bull rider in the world, recently competed in Sacramento's Golden 1 Center in January for the Long Live Cowboys Classic.
