STJ Ministers Decry Leak of Buzzi Deposition Before Disciplinary Vote
The leak puts fresh pressure on institutions to show how they handle claims against a high-court judge.
Overview
- A leaked video from the National Council of Justice shows a former aide describing unwanted touching, crude remarks, and a sexual photo, with two office witnesses saying she reported the acts as they occurred.
- Testimony cited two other possible victims linked to the minister’s office, including a short-term helper whom he allegedly tried to control by imposing dress and appearance rules.
- STJ ministers criticized the disclosure, saying it could deter other accounts and complicate both administrative reviews at the CNJ and any police work.
- Marco Buzzi’s lawyers denied wrongdoing and said the release violated case secrecy and sought to pressure the court.
- The STJ plenary plans to decide next week whether to open a disciplinary case, and the Prosecutor General has asked the Supreme Court to authorize a criminal inquiry under Justice Nunes Marques.