Cristy Fermin claims victory in Dominic Roque cyber libel case
MANILA, Philippines — A Pasig City court favored entertainment journalist Cristy Fermin in a cyber libel case filed by actor Dominic Roque back in 2024.
It can be recalled that towards the end of May 2024, Dominic sued Cristy for "malicious statements and innuendos" the showbiz host said on her online show "Showbiz Now Na."
The actor filed the case in the Office of the City Prosecutor of Pasig City. At the time Dominic was the fifth high-profile individual to sue Cristy after Sarah Lahbati, celebrity couple Sharon Cuneta and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, and Dominc's ex Bea Alonzo.
Last February 18, Cristy claimed victory after receiving a paper signed by presiding judge Manuel Gerard C. Tomacruz indicating a verdict she was acquitted of the cyberlibel charges.
According to the judge, the prosecution (Dominic's camp) were unable to "establish beyond a reasonable doubt the veracity of the subject statements" Cristy made, nor did they provide evidence her statements were false or "made with reckless disregard."
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"Since the prosecution failed to meet this satisfactorily prove actual malice, the accused should be acquitted," the paper read.
In a message sent to fellow showbiz journalists, including Pilipino Star Ngayon's Salve Asis, Cristy expressed gratitude for achieving justice.
"Maraming salamat lang ang puwede kong ibalik sa matinding suporta, tiwala, at pagmamahal," Cristy said. "Awa ng Diyos, tapos na! Wala na, tapos na lahat. Maraming salamat sa walang kuwestiyong tiwala, suporta at pagmamahal."
Bea recently withdrew her charges against Cristy and her "Showbiz Now Na," opting instead to resolve their issues via mediation.
Sharon and Kiko similarly withdrew their charges against Cristy while the cases by Sarah, specifically her family, were junked due to the insufficiency of evidence.
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