Following after the newly released video of Cedric Lee kissing Denice Cornejo in the elevator, Atty. Raymond Fortun announced his resignation as their lawyer, which decision the netizen praises him.

He posted a message of resignation in his Facebook page by which Atty. Fortun was praised by the netizens because of his decision. Other people also commented that his decision is correct showing his intent that he did not seek for money but preserving the value of dignity and good name.

In his current post he said “The next time something like this happens, do reflect on why even the worst criminal is entitled to be represented by a lawyer, and why whatever hate you may have for that person should NEVER extend to someone who is just doing his duty under our laws,”

He also said that his father is a former RTC judge who does not allow bribery during his term of office, and decides cases so fast. He also tells that his father hate’s late lawyer, his mother was also of the same line of professions.

In an interview, Atty. Fortun said that he was affected by the criticism of people online, issue arises that he accepted the job as Cedric Lee lawyer for money. But he defends that every people has a constitutional right. They failed to express their opinion in a right way even it cost destroying other person’s reputation.

Not only in Facebook which he gains a positive feedback after his resignation but also in Twitter which currently now is a trending topic in the internet.

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