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Crime & Justice

Two judges suffer racist attacks during online event broadcast; STF and CNJ condemn offenses

Two judges in Brazil were subjected to racist remarks during an online event, prompting condemnation from the Supreme Court (STF) and the National Justice Council (CNJ).

Mar 21 • 20:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dino's decision on punishment for judges raises doubts about reach and may concentrate power in the STF

Minister Flávio Dino's decision to block the compulsory retirement of judges could set a precedent affecting judicial discipline in Brazil.

Mar 17 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In 20 years, 126 judges were punished with compulsory retirement, says CNJ

The CNJ reports that 126 judges have faced compulsory retirement as punishment since 2006, coinciding with a recent ruling that abolishes this punishment for criminal offenses by judges.

Mar 16 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supersalaries of judges do not guarantee productivity in courts

Payment of supersalaries to judges does not ensure efficiency in the proceedings of Brazil's state courts, based on the National Justice Council's productivity index.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ removes judge for decisions in case linked to Refinaria de Manguinhos

The National Justice Council (CNJ) has removed Judge Guaraci de Campos Vianna from his position following decisions deemed egregiously wrong in a legal case related to the Refinaria de Manguinhos during an investigation into financial fraud.

Mar 6 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CNJ maintains compulsory retirement of judge in PB who omitted intimate relationship with lawyer

The CNJ upheld the compulsory retirement of Judge Antônio Eugênio Leite for not disclosing an intimate relationship with a lawyer involved in a criminal case.

Mar 5 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Invitations, poems, and physical contact: see details of the harassment allegations against a judge from the Federal District

The Brazilian Ministry of Public detailed allegations of sexual harassment and persecution against judge João Luís Fischer Dias, leading to his compulsory retirement.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ Maintains Suspension of Judge from TJ-MG Denounced for Sexual Abuse

The CNJ confirmed the suspension of Judge Magid Nauef Láuar from the Court of Justice of Minas Gerais amid ongoing investigations into allegations of sexual abuse.

Mar 4 • 00:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves the creation of 240 positions in the CNJ, with an impact of R$ 31 million

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved the creation of 240 new positions within the National Justice Council, with a projected budgetary impact of R$ 31 million.

Mar 3 • 23:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ maintains mandatory retirement of judge from DF for sexual and moral harassment against office staff

The National Justice Council (CNJ) upheld the mandatory retirement of a judge from the Federal District for sexual and moral harassment of subordinates.

Mar 3 • 21:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Payment of retroactive salaries to judges quadruples in 5 years and reaches R$ 4.2 billion in 2025

The expenditure on retroactive salary payments for judges and retired judges quadrupled over five years, totaling R$ 4.2 billion in 2025 according to reports.

Mar 3 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ reactivated by case of alleged misogyny against president of STM

The Brazilian Women's Union has requested the National Justice Council to reconsider its decision to dismiss a complaint against STM Minister Carlos Augusto Amaral Oliveira for alleged gender discrimination against STM president Maria Elizabeth.

Mar 3 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge's vote in rape case in MG violates CNJ rule on AI, says OAB-PR

The vote by Judge Magid Nauef Láuar in a Minas Gerais rape case contradicts CNJ norms regarding the use of artificial intelligence, according to a technical opinion from OAB-PR.

Mar 2 • 20:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ suspends judge from TJ-MT suspected of selling decisions, and PF carries out action at the court headquarters

A judge in Brazil has been suspended for allegedly selling judicial decisions in exchange for benefits, prompting an investigation by the Federal Police.

Mar 2 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ removes Judge from MT Justice after irregular movement of R$ 14.6 million in his account

Judge Dirceu dos Santos has been removed from his position due to suspicious financial activities involving over R$ 14.6 million in his account over five years.

Mar 2 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'I felt invaded, disgusted': accounts reinforce accusations against judge investigated by the CNJ

Accusations against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar have intensified following a controversial decision to absolve a man convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl, with new testimonies from victims of alleged abuse by the judge himself.

Mar 2 • 01:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Judge removed by CNJ after sexual abuse allegations will continue to receive a salary of over R$ 40,000

Magid Nauef Láuar, a judge removed from his position due to sexual abuse allegations, will continue to receive a significant salary despite his suspension.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

CNJ suspends judge suspected of sexual abuse in Minas Gerais

The National Justice Council (CNJ) in Brazil has suspended judge Magid Nauef Láuar, who is under investigation for sexual abuse.

Feb 28 • 00:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary of JN: CNJ removes judge suspected of sexual abuse; Gilmar Mendes suspends breaking of secrecy for Toffoli's company; storm in Minas hits Cataguases

The National Justice Council dismissed a judge accused of sexual abuse, while Gilmar Mendes suspended confidentiality breaches involving minister Dias Toffoli's family business amidst various incidents including a storm in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Processes suspended by CNJ members frustrate Eliana Calmon

Eliana Calmon expressed frustration over the suspension of investigations into judges by members of the National Justice Council (CNJ) during her last session as corregedora.

Feb 27 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Strong Discontent', 'Public Outrage', and 'Crimes Against Sexual Dignity': What the CNJ Said When Removing a Judge

The National Justice Council (CNJ) of Brazil has suspended Judge Magid Nauef Láuar following investigations revealing evidence of sexual dignity crimes during his previous judicial duties.

Feb 27 • 19:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition-TO of Friday, February 27, 2026

A variety of current events in Brazil are reported, including legal actions by the CNJ, political conflicts, and a crime in Paraná.

Feb 27 • 17:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ removes judge who acquitted 35-year-old man accused of sexual abuse of a minor

The CNJ has removed Judge Magid Nauef Láuar from the Minas Gerais Court after he acquitted a 35-year-old man accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 27 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See evidence raised by the CNJ to remove a judge from the TJMG who acted in a rape case

The National Justice Council (CNJ) ordered the immediate removal of Judge Magid Nauef Láuar from the Minas Gerais Court of Justice due to indications of sexual misconduct.

Feb 27 • 17:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition Regions this Friday, February 27, 2026

The article covers various significant political and criminal developments in Brazil, including a CNJ decision, Brazil's political dynamics, and discussions on longstanding issues.

Feb 27 • 16:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'It was an existential duty' to report the attempted abuse by a judge in MG, says cousin

A cousin of Saulo Láuar claims reporting a Minas Gerais judge to the CNJ was an 'existential duty' after the judge's controversial decision to acquit a man of sexual abuse charges involving a minor.

Feb 27 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 22:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 14:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Rio on Thursday, February 26, 2026

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.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 23:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 24 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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).

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 22 • 03:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 17:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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).

Feb 20 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 13 • 15:33 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 04:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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).

Feb 10 • 17:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 9 • 22:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 9 • 21:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 5 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 5 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 5 • 13:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 5 • 10:29 UTC

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