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The National Council of Justice (CNJ) approved on Tuesday (June 9) the opening of a Disciplinary Administrative Proceeding (PAD) against judge Magid Nauef Láuar of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice to investigate allegations of sexual crimes. The magistrate has been suspended from his duties since February 27, when Disciplinary Complaint 0001163-34.2026.2.00.0000 was filed. ✓
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"O Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) aprovou nesta terça-feira (9) a abertura de um Processo Administrativo Disciplinar (PAD) para investigar denúncias de crimes sexuais contra o desembargador do Tribunal de Justiça de Minas Gerais Magid Nauef Láuar."
"Em 27 de fevereiro, a Corregedoria determinou o afastamento imediato do desembargador de todas as suas funções na 9ª Câmara Criminal do TJMG."
According to a report by the national justice corrector, Minister Mauro Campbell Marques, seven victims were identified who testified about alleged crimes of sexual harassment and rape committed by the judge in Teófilo Otoni and Governador Valadares. In March, the CNJ had reported hearing five complainants; the number expanded to seven in June investigations. ?
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"Para analisar as denúncias, a Corregedoria Nacional de Justiça deslocou equipe de juizes auxiliares para ouvir as supostas vítimas que acusavam o magistrado de importunação sexual e estupro, fatos ocorridos em Teófilo Otoni e Governador Valadares, no interior de Minas Gerais. "Ao todo, foram identificadas sete vítimas", destacou o relator."
"Em março, quando o CNJ decidiu manter o afastamento cautelar do desembargador, o órgão havia informado ter ouvido cinco denunciantes. As acusações chegaram ao conselho por meio da deputada federal Duda Salabert (PDT). [...] O ministro afirmou que foram identificadas sete supostas vítimas."
The case began with a disciplinary complaint about Láuar's conduct in voting to absolve a defendant accused of rape of a minor, but was later expanded to investigate possible sexual crimes by the magistrate against other victims. Campbell described in his vote "a systematic pattern of behavior" in which the judge selected victims based on the resistance they could offer to his advances, exploiting situations of vulnerability, young age, or subordination. ?
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"O magistrado já havia sido afastado de forma cautelar de suas funções, pelo próprio CNJ, em fevereiro deste ano, quando foi aberta uma Reclamação Disciplinar por suposta prática de infração ao proferir voto para absolver réu acusado de estupro de vulnerável e por possíveis práticas de crimes sexuais contra outras vítimas."
"Do depoimento das vítimas foi possível extrair um padrão sistemático de comportamento assumido que selecionava as vítimas a partir da resistência que essas podiam oferecer às suas investidas. A abordagem era precedida de uma situação de subordinação que propiciava o contato e enfraquecia eventuais resistências"
Láuar's defense, represented by lawyer Daniel Calazans Palomino Teixeira, alleged that the accusations refer to episodes from "decades ago" and asked the CNJ to recognize the statute of limitations for any crimes. The lawyer argued that the procedure is being opened "based only on reports, which may constitute false memories." ✓
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"A defesa de Láuar alegou que as denúncias tratam de casos que teriam acontecido "há décadas atrás" e defendeu que o conselho reconhecesse a prescrição dos eventuais crimes. "Estamos falando de questões da década de 90, de questões de 30 anos atrás, de 15 anos atrás", disse o advogado Daniel Calazans Palomino Teixeira."
CNJ unanimously approved opening of PAD on June 9, 2026
Judge has been suspended from duties since February 2026
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Deputy Duda Salabert (PDT) was responsible for bringing accusations to CNJ
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Number of victims identified throughout the process
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What is the timeline for completing the PAD and what specific sanctions can be applied to the judge?
Why it's still unknown: Sources do not specify the disciplinary process timeline or detail possible administrative penalties.
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Is there a parallel criminal case ongoing against the judge for the same accusations?
Why it's still unknown: Although there was a Federal Police operation, there is no information about any criminal charges filed by the Public Prosecutor's Office.
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What was the specific content of the controversial decision that acquitted the defendant of rape of a minor?
Why it's still unknown: Sources mention that Láuar alleged 'consensual emotional bond' in the decision, but do not detail the complete legal reasoning.