CNJ hears five reports of abuse against a judge from Minas Gerais
The CNJ has received five allegations of sexual abuse against judge Magid Nauef Láuar, following his controversial vote to acquit a man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl.
Judge is compelled to retire after sexual harassment against outsourced employee of TJ-GO, says CNJ
A judge from the Goiás State Court was mandated to retire due to a sexual harassment case against a contracted employee.
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Various news highlights from Brazil include the CNJ investigating a judge for sexual abuse, increasing death tolls due to rain in MG, and implications of a CEO's resignation from the Economic Forum amid scandal.
Two more people report judge to CNJ, bringing the number of alleged victims to four
Two additional individuals have reported allegations against the judge Magid Láuar to the National Justice Council in Brazil, raising the total number of alleged victims to four.
Ministry of Women and AGU request that CNJ investigate judges who acquitted defendant for the rape of a minor
The Ministry of Women and AGU have requested an investigation into judges who acquitted a man accused of raping a minor.
Judge's wife who released PCC leader acted in rulings, reveals CNJ
The wife of Judge Divoncir Schereiner Maran, Viviane Alves Gomes de Paula, is implicated in a CNJ report concerning her influence over judicial decisions related to the release of PCC leader Gerson Palermo in 2020.
CNJ determines immediate investigation of harassment allegations against intern in Federal Justice of RR
The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has mandated an immediate investigation into harassment allegations by a law intern against a director and a federal judge in Roraima's Federal Criminal Court.
Rapporteur who acquitted defendant of the sexual abuse of a minor is investigated by the CNJ for sexual abuse
Magid Nauef Láuar, the judge who acquitted a defendant accused of raping a 12-year-old, is under investigation for alleged sexual abuse by the National Justice Council (CNJ).
CNJ opens investigation into decision that acquitted man accused of sexual assault against a vulnerable person in MG
The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has initiated an investigation regarding the acquittal of a 35-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl by the Minas Gerais Court of Justice.
Banco Master: CNJ demands explanations from the Paraíba Court of Justice about judicial deposits of R$ 2.6 billion to BRB
The National Justice Council (CNJ) has demanded that the Paraíba Court of Justice explain a judicial deposit of R$ 2.6 billion made to Banco BRB as part of an ongoing investigation.
CNJ determines that the Justice of MT disclose data on overtime and daily payments to commission holders
The CNJ has mandated the Mato Grosso Court of Justice to disclose detailed information regarding overtime and daily payments made to commissioned positions since January 2023.
CNJ demands explanations from TJ-MA regarding the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits to BRB
The National Justice Council (CNJ) has ordered the Maranhão Court of Justice (TJ-MA) to explain the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits to the Bank of Brasília (BRB).
CNJ points to evidence of payment in cattle to judge suspected of selling verdict and releasing PCC chief
A Brazilian disciplinary report indicates that a retired court judge may have accepted cattle as payment for a judicial ruling that released a drug trafficking leader.
The connection between the PCC chief sentenced to 126 years and the judge punished by the CNJ
The article discusses the controversial release from prison of Gerson Palermo, a notorious PCC chief, and his connection to a judge who authorized his house arrest.
Alexandra Villacís, substitute member of Mario Godoy, presents a protection action after the CNJ sends a tern to choose her replacement
Alexandra Villacís has filed a legal protection action after being removed from her position in the Judicial Council, following the National Court of Justice's recommendation for her replacement.
CNJ suspends investigation against Buzzi until the end of the inquiry opened by the STJ
The National Justice Council (CNJ) has suspended its investigation into Minister Marco Buzzi, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct, pending the conclusion of an internal inquiry by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ).
CNJ receives new complaint of harassment against Minister Marco Buzzi of STJ
The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has received a new sexual harassment complaint against STJ Minister Marco Buzzi, prompting a disciplinary investigation.
CNJ receives new complaint of sexual harassment against STJ minister Marco Buzzi
A new sexual harassment complaint has been filed against Marco Buzzi, a minister of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice, who denies the allegations and is currently on medical leave.
CNJ will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion from TJ-MA to Banco de Brasília
The National Justice Corregedoria will investigate the transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Banco de Brasília amid concerns about the bank being under Federal Police investigation.
Credentials used in scheme that inserted fake arrest warrants into the CNJ system were sold online, police say
The police revealed that credentials used to input fake arrest warrants into Brazil's National Justice Council (CNJ) database were sold online.
Young woman details accusation of harassment in new testimony against STJ minister, who is hospitalized
An 18-year-old woman has reiterated her allegations of sexual misconduct against STJ minister Marco Buzzi during a new testimony to the CNJ, describing the incident that took place in January at a beach in Balneário Camboriú, SC.
Code of Ethics of the STF: some ministers support debate in the CNJ aimed at ending perks and compulsory retirement
A portion of Supreme Federal Court ministers advocate initiating discussions on a Code of Ethics in the National Justice Council to address issues like excessive benefits and mandatory retirement.
Teenager is apprehended, suspected of being the main involved in scheme that inserted fake arrest warrants in the TJGO and CNJ
A teenager was apprehended in Brasília, suspected of being the main participant in a fraudulent scheme involving the insertion of fake arrest warrants in the Court of Justice of Goiás and the National Justice Council.
Operation fights fraud that inserted false arrest warrants in TJ and CNJ, including names of Lula and Alexandre de Moraes
A police operation launched today combats a fraudulent scheme inserting false arrest warrants into the Justice system, involving high-profile figures such as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes.
CNJ investigates transfer of R$ 2.8 billion in judicial deposits from TJ-MA to BRB
The CNJ has opened an investigation into a R$ 2.8 billion transfer of judicial deposits from the Maranhão Court of Justice to the Brasília Bank, authorized by the court's president, who cited increased profitability as justification.
18-year-old claims she was harassed by STJ minister Marco Buzzi
An 18-year-old woman alleges that STJ (Superior Court of Justice) minister Marco Buzzi attempted to harass her during a vacation in Balneário Camboriú, SC, with the case already reported to the National Justice Council.
Predatory Lawsuits in the Legal Universe
The legal field is currently grappling with the issue of predatory or abusive lawsuits, which are characterized by standardized petitions containing entirely fictitious claims and lacking genuine documentation.
Why many lawsuits do not result in payment?
In Brazil, winning a lawsuit does not guarantee the fulfillment of the right in practice, as more than half of ongoing cases remain in the execution phase, which can take years to resolve, causing frustration for creditors and significant financial losses.