A law intern in Boa Vista, Roraima, has brought serious allegations against Paulo Rhuan Melo, the director of the 4th Federal Court, accusing him of organizational moral harassment, persecution, and abuse of authority. The complaint was lodged with the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region (TRF1) in February 2026, following events that reportedly began in December 2025. The intern, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims that her professional development was stifled when Melo prevented her from serving in a legal capacity alongside a judge, relegating her to administrative tasks instead.

The alleged harassment highlights significant concerns regarding workplace conduct within the judicial system, particularly as it pertains to vulnerable interns in legal positions. Despite the serious nature of these allegations, the Roraima Judicial Section stated that the complaint has been reviewed, and the Commission for Prevention and Confrontation of Moral Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Discrimination (Cpefamas) at TRF1 concluded that there was no evidence of moral harassment. This response may lead to further discourse on the efficacy of internal .

This case raises essential questions about the protection of interns and the responsibilities of senior officials within the judiciary. It underscores a potentially systemic issue within the judicial environment pertaining to the treatment of interns and raises the profile of the monitoring and evaluative processes that follow such complaints. As the legal processes unfold, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how the judiciary manages allegations of misconduct in its ranks.