Principal lawyer in ‘Atio’ hazing case acquitted in case filed by UST Law Dean

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A Manila Metropolitan Trial Court (MTC) acquitted Attorney Lorna Patajo-Kapunan, the principal lawyer in the Horacio Castillo III hazing case, of unjust vexation charges filed against her by University of Santo Tomas (UST) Civil Law Dean Nilo Divina.

Manila MTC Branch 17 Presiding Judge Karla Funtila-Abugan said the prosecution failed to prove Kapunan’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Divina claimed that Kapunan’s statement caused him “serious vexation, mental anguish, and sleepless nights.” He also said his reputation, family, and friends were affected as well. “This combination of words and the interpretation it renders as a whole casts doubt as to the intent of the accused to put Dean Divina in a bad light.”

However, Abugan reminded both parties to refrain from using “abusive, offensive, or otherwise improper” language in professional settings. Kapunan welcomed the ruling and was unfazed by Divina’s reported plan to appeal the reversal of the ruling.

 

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