Marcelo Bretas
Marcelo Bretas is a Brazilian judge recognized for his work in the Operation Lava Jato cases in Rio de Janeiro. Appointed as a federal judge, Bretas became known for overseeing several major corruption trials involving government officials and corporations. His rulings and public statements have made him a prominent figure in Brazil's judicial landscape, particularly in discussions surrounding accountability and anti-corruption efforts.
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Marcelo Bretas is the judge whose decisions regarding the investigation were later annulled by a higher court.
Ex-deputado Paulo Melo é alvo de operação por esquema de caça-níqueis e lavagem de dinheiro em Saquarema
Brazil· 2025-07-26
Marcelo Bretas is a retired judge against whom Cabral has requested the annulment of all acts due to his recent compulsory retirement.
Sérgio Cabral pede a Toffoli extensão de decisão que beneficiou YoussefBrazil· 2025-07-17
Marcelo Bretas was responsible for the Operation Lava-Jato in Rio de Janeiro and faced disciplinary actions from the CNJ.
Defesa de Cabral cita condenação de Bretas no CNJ e pede para STF anular atos de juiz aposentadoBrazil· 2025-06-23Marcelo Bretas was the last magistrate to be punished and will receive R$ 36,7 thousand per month.
Juízes aposentados compulsoriamente custam R$ 41 milhões por ano aos cofres públicosBrazil· 2025-06-17
Marcelo Bretas became the tenth member of the Lava-Jato operation to be sanctioned for his actions in the judiciary.
Com punição a Bretas, Lava-Jato soma 10 juízes e procuradores sancionados por conselhosBrazil· 2025-06-09
Marcelo Bretas was one of the most flamboyant exponents of the Lava Jato operation and confused justice with personal vendetta.
Espetáculo não combate corrupção - Estadão
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-06Marcelo Bretas was a federal judge who faced disciplinary actions from the National Justice Council (CNJ) and is now struggling to restore his law license.
Punido pelo CNJ, Marcelo Bretas enfrenta resistência da OAB para restabelecer registro como advogadoBrazil· 2025-06-06
Marcelo Bretas was punished with compulsory retirement by the National Justice Council (CNJ).
Após aposentadoria compulsória de Bretas, CNJ solicita à AGU que atue para cancelar salário e benefíciosBrazil· 2025-06-06
Marcelo Bretas was punished with compulsory retirement by the National Justice Council (CNJ).
Após aposentadoria compulsória de Bretas, CNJ solicita à AGU que atue para cancelar salário e benefíciosBrazil· 2025-06-05Marcelo Bretas was punished with compulsory retirement by the National Justice Council for his conduct during the Lava-Jato operation.
CNJ decide punir Bretas com aposentadoria compulsóriaBrazil· 2025-06-03
Marcelo Bretas was the federal judge who ordered Temer's preventive detention.
De Lula a Collor: relembre presidentes que já foram presos no BrasilLiechtenstein· 2025-04-25
Marcelo Bretas is the judge who sentenced Sérgio Cabral to prison.
'Acharam que eu seria um vice decorativo', diz Pampolha ao desafiar Castro e anunciar candidatura a governadorBrazil· 2025-03-26
Marcelo Bretas is a judge who criticized Mario Frias for his handling of the situation regarding the rental of a property.
Mario Frias xinga Deltan e Moro e bate-boca com Marcelo Bretas após revelação do EstadãoLiechtenstein· 2025-02-18
