Viviane Alves Gomes de Paula, the wife of Judge Divoncir Schereiner Maran, has been named in a report by the National Justice Council (CNJ) that investigates her involvement in her husband's judicial decisions. The report highlights the controversial release of drug trafficker Gerson Palermo, who is reputed to be one of the top leaders of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). After being released in 2020 by Maran, Palermo escaped custody shortly thereafter and has been a fugitive for almost six years. This incident raises significant questions about the accountability and integrity of judicial proceedings.

The CNJ report indicates that police investigations uncovered exchanges between Viviane and Maran's judicial advisor, suggesting that she may have inappropriately facilitated communications related to case management. Although the report does not conclude that she directly influenced the judge's decisions, her involvement in advising the advisor on judicial matters calls into question the proper separation of roles within the judiciary. The incident underlines the potential dangers of external influences on legal decisions that could undermine public trust in the justice system.

The g1 news outlet has attempted to reach out for comment from the couple's legal representatives, yet no response has been received as of the latest update. The scandal surrounding Maran’s dealings has culminated in broader discussions regarding judicial transparency and the necessity for oversight in cases involving serious criminal figures such as Palermo.