Based upon the OP, I mirror the shock of others, however, as someone else has pointed out, with a few sentences we are judging a person to be in the wrong for doing something.
I will not condem the person who has done what appears to be a selfish act because I have 0.001% of the facts.
We all ask for tolerence and acceptance, but are quick to condem on the basis of what is in effect for us third hand information.
Ever played the game of chinese whispers? The story changes from one person to the next. Whilst I do not in any way wish to presume anything from this post, I will reserve judgement.