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Emily Ceco breaks up with her lawyer Roberto Castillo after the scandal over the video

The former Love is Blind participant decided to remove the lawyer following the release of the violent video she stars in

In an unexpected turn, Emily Ceco, former participant of Love is Blind Argentina, surprised everyone with her decision to publicly dismiss her lawyer, Roberto Castillo, after a video of him went viral. The video showed Dr. Castillo involved in a public altercation with his ex-partner, Daniela Vera Fontana,  in which he expressed himself inappropriately, sparking a wave of controversy.

Emily Ceco's reaction to the controversy

The video quickly gained attention on social media, severely affecting Roberto Castillo's public image. Faced with this, Emily Ceco was quick to speak out on her social platforms. Through a statement on Instagram, the young woman explained that the situation had led her to deep reflection, which led her to make the difficult but necessary decision to end her professional relationship with Castillo.

"Today I have to make a difficult but necessary decision. In light of the publicly known events involving Dr. Castillo, I have decided that he will no longer represent me legally in the case I am pursuing," Emily stated in her post.

Today I have to make a difficult but necessary decision. In light of the publicly known facts involving Dr. Castillo, I have decided that he will no longer represent me legally in the case I am pursuing. As a survivor of gender-based violence, I can't allow myself to be accompanied by someone who, as has been publicly shown, has also exercised violence. This not only affects me deeply on a personal level, but it also goes against everything I am fighting to heal and defend. I am seeking a new attorney who will accompany me with the commitment, sensitivity, and respect that this situation requires. Thank you to those who are supporting me in this process, and thank you for respecting this decision.
Emily Ceco's statement on her Instagram account announcing the drastic decision about her defense | Redacción

A clear message about violence

Ceco's decision was motivated by the context of violence surrounding her. As a survivor of violence, Emily made it clear that she could not continue working with someone who, as shown publicly, had also committed acts of violence.  "This not only affects me deeply on a personal level, but it also goes against everything I am fighting to heal and defend," she added.

It is important to remember that, in the past, Roberto Castillo had played a crucial role in the arrest of Santiago Martínez, Emily Ceco's ex, following accusations of physical violence. However, despite the significance of that achievement,  Emily maintained her stance and decided to seek a new lawyer, someone who shared her commitment to sensitivity and respect for her personal process.

"I am in search of a new lawyer who will accompany me with the commitment, sensitivity, and respect that this situation requires. Thank you to those who are supporting me in this process, and thank you for respecting this decision," Emily concluded in her message.

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