Actor Tony Labrusca was charged of two counts of aggravated acts of lasciviousness and aggravated slight physical injuries, according to a post on MJ Felipe's Twitter account. An unknown woman has filed complaint before the City Prosecutor in Makati City.
According to a female complainant and a friend of businessman Drake Dustin Ibay, Labrusca has molested her twice by allegedly exposing her chest and forcefully pulling her towards his lap.
According to the complainant's legal counsel, Atty. Regie Tongol, said the incident were very traumatic to his clients. She encourage women who have been victims of abuses by public figures such as Labrusca to not be afraid to stand up and be heard.
THIS JUST IN: Actor Tony Labrusca was charged with Two (2) counts of aggravated acts of lasciviousness and aggravated slight physical injuries. According to the woman who filed the complaint before the City Prosecutor in Makati City, Labrusca allegedly molested her twice. (1) pic.twitter.com/rOMZGNRWSP
Meanwhile, the actor legal counsel Atty. Joji Alonso said that they have been informed about the complaints against Labrusca. However, "as we have not been in receipt of copies of the Complaint-Affidavits, we could not give a judicious response nor comment on the matter."
"We call the public to be mindful of casting judgment based on mere allegations and unfounded claims. We welcome the legal process taking its course," she added.
According to Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code, acts of lasciviousness can be penalized by prison correctional, or imprisonment of 6 months up to 6 years.
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