The Federal Police of Brazil has initiated an operation against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, resulting in his removal from office following controversies over his previous judgment in a rape case.
The Federal Police (PF) of Brazil has launched an operation against Judge Magid Nauef Láuar, who serves in the 9th Criminal Chamber of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice (TJMG). This action comes after a ruling he made regarding a rape case that sparked national outrage. The Council of Justice (CNJ) decided to remove him from his position due to the public and institutional backlash against his prior decisions.
Judge Láuar gained notoriety for his involvement in the case of a 35-year-old man accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Indianópolis, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region. In February, he controversially voted for the acquittal of the accused, claiming there was a "consensual affective bond" between the perpetrator and the victim, a statement that contradicted established jurisprudence. This led to widespread condemnation from legal experts, civil society, and oversight bodies.
Following a challenge from the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais (MPMG), Judge Láuar reevaluated his initial ruling a few weeks later, reinstating the first-instance conviction and ordering the arrest of both the accused and the victim’s mother. The CNJ emphasized that the judge's actions warranted the operation against him, impacting perceptions of judicial accountability and trust in the justice system, especially regarding sensitive cases like sexual abuse.
