THE MAKATI prosecutor’s office dismissed on Monday the slight physical injuries complaint against actor Tony Labrusca.
The case stemmed from a supposed altercation between Labrusca and complainant Dennis Ibay, Jr. at a house party in January.
Makati Senior Assistant City Prosecutor Edmund Seña based his June 12, 2021 resolution on technical grounds, noting that the supposed incident happened on January 16, 2021.
“However, the complaint was only filed before this Office on June 4, 2021, or after more than two months from the time of the incident,” Seña stated.
“Considering that the complaint for slight physical injuries against respondent was only filed on June 4, 2021, or after more than two months from the date of its alleged commission, the crime is already extinguished by reason of prescription,” he added.
Labrusca’s legal counsel, Atty. Joji Alonso, told ABS-CBN News they had just received a copy of the resolution issued by the Makati City Prosecutor’s Office motu proprio (on one’s own initiative) dismissing the case of slight physical injuries on the ground of prescription.
“While the decision of the Honorable Office was based on technical grounds, we remain steadfast that our client is innocent from the aforesaid charge,” maintained Alonso.
The Makati Prosecutor’s Office has yet to resolve another case of alleged sexual molestation filed against Labrusca by a woman at the same party.(ABS-CBN News)
