Marikina Lawmaker Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Cites Political Motivation

Marikina City Representative Marcy Teodoro has categorically denied recent sexual assault allegations, describing them as malicious and politically motivated attempts to damage his reputation.\n\n"The accusations against me are malicious and untrue," Teodoro stated. "These allegations lack sufficient basis and appear fabricated to tarnish my name."\n\nTeodoro's comments came after the Department of Justice confirmed that two sexual assault complaints were filed against him by two female police officers.\n\nHe suggested the charges are part of a deliberate political attack, noting, "It seems like a politically motivated campaign against me. There are forces at work. These continuous assaults are becoming overwhelming."\n\nThe lawmaker added that he has not yet received copies of the complaints and stressed that allegations alone do not constitute proof. "At this time, I have not received the formal complaint, so I am not privy to the full details or information regarding these accusations," he explained. "An allegation is not evidence."\n\nAccording to Department of Justice Circular No. 20 (2023), complainants will undergo a thorough case build-up and legal evaluation to determine the adequacy of evidence prior to any preliminary investigation.\n\n"The DOJ Circular clearly states that legal evaluation and evidence assessment must precede any preliminary investigation; therefore, these remain allegations for now," Teodoro said.\n\nHe called for an impartial, transparent, and open investigation to safeguard his reputation amid what he described as ongoing attacks. "I appeal and hope for a fair investigation to protect my name as these successive attacks continue," he concluded.