Rep. Teodoro Denies Rape Allegations, Cites 28 Witnesses to Support Counter Affidavit

Marikina Representative Marcelino Teodoro has rejected allegations of rape and lasciviousness, as two female police officers had previously filed complaints against him. Teodoro, accompanied by his wife, Marikina Mayor Marjorie Ann Teodoro, and his lawyer, Alma Mallonga, presented 28 witnesses to refute the claims during the first day of the preliminary investigation at the Department of Justice (DOJ). The two police officers had accused Teodoro of violating the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and alleged that he committed acts of lasciviousness against them. Teodoro has since filed perjury charges against the police officers and denies the accusations.

Key Takeaways:

• Rep. Marcelino Teodoro submitted a counter affidavit and presented 28 witnesses to refute the acts of lasciviousness and rape by sexual assault complaints filed against him.
• The complaints were filed by two female police officers who were assigned as Teodoro's close-in security.
• Teodoro's lawyer, Alma Mallonga, stated that the police officers refused to answer questions during the hearing, citing the need for a lawyer.
• The panel of prosecutors has scheduled the next hearing on October 28.
• Mallonga expressed confidence that the "truth will prevail" over the "sham complaints" and hopes that the process will yield justice for Teodoro.

Statistics:

• 2 female police officers filed complaints against Rep. Teodoro.
• 28 witnesses were presented by Rep. Teodoro to refute the claims.
• 1 statement made by the DOJ on September 25 regarding the complaints.
• 1 article of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) allegedly violated by Teodoro, specifically Article 266-A(2) or rape by sexual assault.
• 1 decade of prison sentence under the RPC if found guilty.
• October 28 scheduled as the next hearing date.

Sources:

• DOJ statement dated September 25
• [Source 1 - Marikina Post]
• [Source 2 - ABS-CBN News]
• [Source 3 - Philippine Daily Inquirer]