# Legal and political challenges for Sergio Moro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/legal-and-political-challenges-for-sergio-moro
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:21:01.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Senator Sergio Moro, a candidate for the governorship of Paraná, is facing various legal and political challenges.

Moro filed a lawsuit seeking R$ 100,000 in moral damages from former federal judge Luciana Dias Bauer. The legal action follows Bauer’s claim that Moro physically assaulted her in 2016. Moro’s defense has dismissed the allegation as a “vengeful fable,” noting that no formal police report was filed at the time of the purported incident.

Separately, electoral records revealed that Moro’s campaign received a R$ 50,000 donation from lawyer João Alberto Graça, a figure with a history of legal issues involving bribery and fraud investigations. Moro’s office stated that the funds were fully returned.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Sergio Moro campaign received donation from lawyer linked to fraud investigation

Sergio Moro’s campaign received and subsequently returned a R$ 50,000 donation from lawyer João Alberto Graça, a figure previously investigated by the Federal Police for bribery and fraud.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-moro-campaign-received-donation-from-lawyer-linked-to-fraud-investigation

### 2026-08-25: Sergio Moro sues former judge for R$ 100,000 in damages

Senator Sergio Moro is seeking R$ 100,000 in damages from former judge Luciana Dias Bauer following her allegations of a 2016 physical assault. A conciliation hearing is set for September 29.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sergio-moro-sues-former-judge-for-r-100000-in-damages

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