Brazil's Superior Court of Justice to Judge Minister Marco Buzzi on August 6 for Sexual Harassment Allegations

The President of Brazil's Superior Court of Justice (STJ), Minister Herman Benjamin, has scheduled the trial of suspended STJ Minister Marco Buzzi for August 6, beginning at 9 AM. The session, which will be held in person at the STJ's plenary hall, will be closed to the public. Minister Buzzi faces an Administrative Disciplinary Process (PAD) investigating accusations of sexual harassment and molestation made by two women. One accuser, an 18-year-old, reported being a victim of sexual molestation during a family vacation at Buzzi's home in Balneário Camboriú, Santa Catarina. The second accuser is a former staff member who alleged repeated incidents of sexual harassment and molestation during her employment with Buzzi at the STJ. Buzzi's defense vehemently denies all allegations, stating they lack concrete evidence and do not reflect his conduct, highlighting his over four decades of public and judicial service without prior blemishes. The trial will be held under seal to protect the privacy of the involved parties and the evidence gathered. Minister Buzzi was precautionary suspended from his position and barred from STJ premises in February 2026, shortly after the accusations surfaced. During this final phase of the PAD, the STJ's Special Court ministers will determine if a disciplinary sanction will be applied. Potential penalties include compulsory retirement or dismissal from office. The Prosecutor-General's Office has recommended compulsory retirement. Concurrently, the case is under criminal investigation at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) due to Buzzi's privileged jurisdiction, with Minister Nunes Marques overseeing the inquiry.