A Brazilian man who is infected with HIV was discovered by Gardai in a suspected brothel in Letterkenny on Monday night, Glenties District Court was told yesterday. Gardai described how they found Jose Filho, 44, who was dressed in women’s underwear and wearing a wig.
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