Federal Police Indict Ex-Minister Silvio Almeida on Sexual Importunation Charge

Overview

• The Federal Police concluded the inquiry on Nov. 14 and indicted the former human rights minister for sexual importunation, defined in Brazil’s penal code as a nonconsensual libidinous act.
• The report was sent to the Supreme Federal Court, and Justice André Mendonça, the case rapporteur, has forwarded the file to the Prosecutor-General’s Office for review.
• Proceedings are under seal at the STF, and the identities of other women heard by investigators remain confidential.
• Equality Minister Anielle Franco provided testimony to the PF and has described an episode of unwanted touching during a 2023 work meeting.
• Silvio Almeida denies the accusations as false and politically motivated, and his defense said it would not comment on the indictment.