SC suspends, fines judge over homophobic remarks, use of religion in proceeding

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This file photo shows the Supreme Court compound in Padre Faura, Manila.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court suspended and fined a judge in Manila over homophobic remarks and his use of religion in a judicial mandate, stressing that judges and justices must avoid discriminating minorities and maintain an air of impartiality.

 

In an 18-page decision, the high court suspended Manila Metropolitan Trial Court Branch 26 Presiding Judge Jorge Emmanuel Lorredo for 30 days without pay after finding him guilty of sexual harassment, fined him P40,000 for simple misconduct and another P10,000 for conduct unbecoming of a judge, the SC Public Information Office said in a statement.

 

The punishment stemmed from a complaint by Marcelino Espejon and Erickson Cabonita, who accused Lorredo of being biased against them and their sexual orientation in an unlawful detainer case. 

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/07/07/2193737/sc-suspends-fines-judge-over-homophobic-remarks-use-religion-proceeding

 

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