Background and Relevance
Juan Carlos N. N., a public servant and actuary working for the 10th District Court in Guerrero, residing in Chilpancingo, has been suspended from his position indefinitely by the Judicial Discipline Tribunal (TDJ) pending a final resolution. The accusation stems from an alleged sexual assault against another public servant within the same jurisdiction.
Timeline of Events
Initial Reporting and Investigation
The case was first reported to the Labor Violence Prevention and Sexual Harassment Unit of the Federal Judicial Power (PJF), which followed established protocols. The unit conducted an initial contact and provided emotional support before forwarding the case to the Administrative Responsibility Investigation Organ.
Commission of Discipline’s Intervention
In light of the seriousness of the allegations and to protect the fundamental rights of women, the Commission of Discipline held an urgent meeting to address the complaint from the alleged victim, whose identity remains confidential. The commission decided to temporarily suspend Juan Carlos N. N. pending a definitive measure under Article 191, fraction IV, clause c of the Federal Judicial Power Organization Law to “safeguard the integrity of individuals potentially affected by serious conduct, particularly in cases of sexual violence.”
Notification and Reason for Suspension
The accused public servant was personally informed of his suspension on Thursday at 6 PM. The decision was made due to the gravity of the alleged sexual assault and considering his position and ongoing professional interactions with the alleged victim, which could potentially enable further sexual harassment against colleagues.
Commission’s Commitment and Reprisal
The Discipline Commission, chaired by Magistrate Rufino H. León Tovar and including Magistrates Celia Maya García and Bernardo Bátiz Vázquez, reaffirmed its commitment to conducting objective investigations in all cases to ensure the human rights of workers, especially women. The commission strongly condemns all forms of labor violence causing physical or psychoemotional harm to victims, both within and outside the workplace. It emphasizes its zero-tolerance policy for conduct that undermines a violence-free environment and proper justice delivery in the Federal Judicial Power.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is the accused? Juan Carlos N. N., an actuary working for the 10th District Court in Guerrero.
- What is he accused of? Sexual assault against a fellow public servant within the same jurisdiction.
- Who investigated the case? The Labor Violence Prevention and Sexual Harassment Unit of the Federal Judicial Power, followed by the Administrative Responsibility Investigation Organ.
- Why was he suspended? Due to the seriousness of the allegations and his potential to engage in further sexual harassment.
- What is the Commission of Discipline’s stance? The commission is committed to ensuring human rights and condemns all forms of labor violence.
