Julia Barretto files cybercrime complaint against Jay Sonza over pregnancy claim

Actress Julia Barretto filed a cybercrime complaint against Jay Sonza at the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) today, September 25, over rumors of her alleged pregnancy by Gerald Anderson.

The former broadcaster's allegation came out on his Facebook page on Monday, September 21.

Barretto, accompanied by her mother Marjorie Barretto, personally appeared before the NBI Cybercrime Division to ask the Bureau to investigate the “untrue and irresponsible statements made by Sonza on his social media account.

She is bent on pursuing the case in spite of a succeeding post by Sonza last Wednesday retracting his earlier statements.

Julia said in a statement, "I am pursuing this case because the statements made by Mr. Sonza are untrue and irresponsible.

"The widespread reposting of the news based on his post caused distress to me and my family.

"I don't want to take this matter lightly. Mr. Sonza, and all those who publish these reckless and baseless posts, must be held accountable for their actions so that they think twice before claiming things as fact.”

Julia Barretto, accompanied by her mom Marjorie Barretto, files cybercrime complaint against former broadcaster Jay Sonza

Following is the excerpt of Sonza's deleted Facebook post about Julia and Gerald last Monday, September 21.

“Dito muna tayo sa mga balitang may katotohanan, may pag-iibigan, may pinagsaluhang nakakapanginig ng laman at higit sa lahat, nagbunga.”

“Napatunayan nina Visoy [visayan tisoy] Gerald Anderson at anak nina Dennis Padilla at Marjorie Barretto na si Julia Barreto na kapuwa hindi sila bago.

"After months of love lockdown and ESQ [exact sex quadrant]--may nabuo sa sinapupunan ni Julia.

"Nahinayak ang batang Dadiangas, Nasiyot man jud oi. Kapugngan pay tren, dili ang gugmang gauros uros tawon. Happy Monday po. Makikibalita ako kung kaolin ang kasal sa aking neighbor.

On Wednesday, September 23, Sonza posted the following on his same Facebook page, to take back what he has formerly written.