# Investigation of Minas Gerais judge over firearm social媒体

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-of-minas-gerais-judge-over-firearm-social
> Updated: 2026-11-04T18:27:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Roberto Apolinário de Castro, a judge at the Minas Gerais Court of Justice (TJ-MG), faced scrutiny after posting Instagram photos featuring a Taurus .40 caliber carbine and ammunition. The magistrate defended his actions, stating he is a legally authorized sport shooter and that the images were taken at his private residence rather than in a court facility.

Following the incident, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) opened a procedure to monitor the situation, and the TJ-MG confirmed it has initiated an internal investigation. The inquiry focuses on whether the social media posts compromised the institutional image of the Judiciary, as regulated by CNJ Resolution 305/2019. Judge Apolinário de Castro remains on active duty while the investigation proceeds under secrecy.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Brazil: CNJ investigates judge over photos with rifle

Brazil's National Council of Justice is monitoring an investigation into a Minas Gerais judge who posted photos with a tactical carbine on social media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-cnj-investigates-judge-over-photos-with-rifle

### 2026-10-29: TJ-MG judge faces scrutiny over social media firearm photos

A Minas Gerais judge, Roberto Apolinário de Castro, defended posting photos with a firearm on social media, citing his status as a legal sport shooter and the private nature of the images.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tj-mg-judge-faces-scrutiny-over-social-media-firearm-photos

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