# Brazil STJ minister Buzzi stripped of post > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-stj-minister-sexual-misconduct-case > Updated: 2026-08-06T20:45:42.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 5. After two sexual‑harassment complaints – one from an 18‑year‑old who said Buzzi tried to seize her on a beach in Santa Catarina, another from a former STJ staff member – the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) began disciplinary proceedings in early 2024. Buzzi’s defence presented medical reports alleging severe erectile dysfunction, which the Federal Public Ministry rejected. In July 2024 the Supreme Federal Court authorized his inclusion in Operação Sisamnes, a probe into the sale of judicial sentences. On 6 August 2024 the STJ plenary placed him at the disposal of his position, applying the newly regulated penalty of availability with loss of office; he retained a proportional salary pending a separate action by the Advocacia‑Geral da União (AGU) and could still appeal to the STF. A further plenary vote on 6 August 2026 confirmed his removal, this time imposing the penalty of loss of post – the first instance a Brazilian magistrate has been dismissed under the Conselho Nacional de Justiça’s new maximum sanction. The vote was unanimous, with 28 ministers in favour and four dissenting only on the less severe compulsory‑retirement option. The Prosecutor General’s Office, which had earlier sought compulsory retirement, switched to support the loss‑of‑post sanction. To cease his salary, AGU must file a new action. Buzzi retains the right to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. ## Claims - The STJ plenary voted unanimously (28 votes) to place Minister Marco Buzzi at disposal of his office and impose loss of the post. (disputed by 9 sources) - Four STJ ministers voted for compulsory retirement instead of loss of post. (disputed by 6 sources) - The penalty of availability with loss of office is unprecedented for a Brazilian magistrate. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Marco Buzzi had been provisionally suspended since 10 February 2024. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Two women accused Buzzi: an 18‑year‑old who said he approached her during a beach bath, and a female staffer who alleged sexual harassment in his office. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) recently regulated loss of post as the new maximum penalty, replacing compulsory retirement. (corroborated by 8 sources) - The Advocacia‑Geral da União (AGU) must file a new action to formally remove Buzzi and stop his salary. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Buzzi may appeal the STJ decision to the Supreme Federal Court (STF). (corroborated by 8 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Brazil's Minister Marco Buzzi stripped of post after sexual misconduct conviction Brazil's STJ unanimously stripped Minister Marco Buzzi of his post for sexual misconduct, applying a historic loss‑of‑office penalty after two women accused him. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-minister-marco-buzzi-stripped-of-office-after-stj-sexual-crime-verdict ### 2026-07-25: STJ Minister Marco Buzzi Added to Sentence‑Sale Probe by Brazil’s Supreme Court Brazil’s Supreme Court authorized adding STJ minister Marco Buzzi to the Operação Sisamnes probe into a judicial sentence‑sale scheme; Buzzi was already suspended over sexual‑harassment accusations. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stj-minister-marco-buzzi-added-to-sentencesale-probe-by-brazils-supreme-court ### 2026-07-20: Brazilian Supreme Court minister Marco Buzzi faces sexual misconduct trial Brazil's STJ set a 6 August hearing for minister Marco Buzzi, accused of sexual harassment and molestation, with possible dismissal pending disciplinary and criminal investigations. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazils-superior-court-sets-august-trial-for-minister-marco-buzzi-over-sexual-harassment-allegations ### 2026-07-09: Justice Marco Buzzi faces sexual harassment probe as MPF rejects erectile dysfunction claim Brazil's MPF says Justice Marco Buzzi’s erectile dysfunction report does not rule out alleged sexual harassment; the STJ aims to finish the disciplinary case by August and seeks his compulsory retirement. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-stj-minister-marco-buzzis-erectile-dysfunction-claim-rejected ### 2026-07-07: Brazilian STJ Judge Marco Buzzi Accused of Sexual Misconduct; Defense Cites Erectile Dysfunction Brazilian STJ judge Marco Buzzi, suspended over sexual misconduct allegations, has his defense present medical reports claiming erectile dysfunction makes the accusations implausible. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-stj-judge-marco-buzzi-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-defense-cites-erectile-dysfunction --- Cite as: Brazil STJ minister Buzzi stripped of post. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-stj-minister-sexual-misconduct-case