STJ Unanimously Places Minister Marco Buzzi on Temporary Leave After New Harassment Complaint

Overview

• During the precautionary leave, Buzzi is barred from using his office, official vehicle and other prerogatives, and he remains on pay under judicial rules.
• Parallel tracks advance: an STJ inquiry led by a three‑member commission continues, the CNJ opened a new disciplinary case after a Feb. 9 deposition, and a criminal probe is at the STF due to special jurisdiction.
• The STJ session was unanimous and described by ministers as marked by silence and indignation, with excerpts of testimony read before the vote.
• The allegations include an 18-year-old’s report of importunação sexual at Buzzi’s beach house in Balneário Camboriú and a former aide’s account of harassment inside his office.
• Buzzi’s defense denies wrongdoing, criticizes leaked information and limited file access, and says he is hospitalized in Brasília after seeking medical leave.