The lawyer Miguel Cabrera Pérez-Camacho has resigned this Friday as president of the Tenerife Casino so that the entity “is not harmed” as a result of the judicial investigation opened for an alleged sexual assault on a student at the University’s Faculty of Law. from La Laguna.
The resignation comes hours after the ULL announced the temporary cessation of Pérez-Camacho’s teaching activity and the opening of a disciplinary file for alleged sexual abuse of a student. In addition, the academic center has appointed an instructor for the case, despite the fact that the alleged attack occurred in his house and not in University facilities.
Through a statement, Miguel Cabrera Pérez-Camacho has insisted on his “total innocence” but has said he is “aware” that this case could affect the image of the entity. [Casino de Tenerife] due to the “media impact”.
Thus, he has stated that his resignation is “temporary” and delegates his functions to the board of directors, since he understands that due to “loyalty” to the institution he must remain independent of the personal situation of his partners.
“The honor and prestige of this institution must be above any personal issue. It has more than 180 years of history, being a reference in the social and cultural life of the Canary Islands and its image cannot be damaged under any circumstances. It only remains for me to thank you for the support, affection and friendship you are showing me. With all my affection and gratitude, please receive a cordial greeting,” the statement concludes.
Cabrera Pérez-Camacho, former regional deputy of the PP, gave a statement this Wednesday before the Investigative Court number 1 of La Laguna and upon leaving he again insisted before the media that the complaint is “false” and has been organized by a lawyer whom he fired from his firm “out of revenge.”
The events allegedly occurred in his home in the municipality of Tacoronte on October 17 when the victim, who is studying a master’s degree in Law, went to the property to sign an internship agreement with Pérez-Camacho’s company and hours later filed a complaint before the Civil Guard.
