The Supreme Court has unanimously disbarred suspended lawyer Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon over his profane remarks, the High Court announced on Wednesday, June 28.
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court has unanimously disbarred suspended lawyer Lorenzo “Larry” Gadon over his profane remarks, the High Court announced on Wednesday, June 28.
He was recently appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as presidential adviser for poverty alleviation. In a press release, the SC Public Information Office said the High Court voted 15-0 to disbar Gadon over the viral video where he “repeatedly cursed and uttered profane remarks against journalist Raissa Robles.” He had beenBefore his disbarment, Gadon had been previously suspended by the High Court from practicing law “for similarly using offensive and intemperate language, and was warned that a repetition of the same offense will merit a more severe sanction.
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