Prelim probe on Katrina Halili's libel raps ends

The Quezon City prosecutor’s office on Thursday wrapped up its preliminary probe on the libel complaint filed by actress Katrina Halili against the mother of her ex-lover, Dr. Hayden Kho Jr. Irene Kho, through her legal counsel Paulo Pataja, submitted her rejoinder during the hearing wherein she reiterated that she was only protecting her family’s rights when she accused Halili of introducing her son to illegal drugs in two television interviews. Prosecutor Rafael Villordon terminated the proceedings after Halili opted not to submit a memorandum or summation of her arguments, saying her reply to Mrs. Kho’s counter-affidavit is already enough. In her reply, Halili stressed that Mrs. Kho had intentionally maligned her when she agreed to be interviewed on national TV. The case is now submitted for resolution, which is expected within two months. Halili and Dr. Kho were embroiled in a controversy last May after a video footage of their sexual tryst spread in the Internet. The actress claimed the video was taken and uploaded without her knowledge and consent. The case is currently under investigation by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). - GMANews.TV