Young actor charged with acts of lasciviousness

MANILA, Philippines - Actor Baron Geisler (real name: Baron Frederick von Geisler) was formally charged Wednesday with acts of lasciviousness for allegedly fondling the 21-year-old daughter of former matinee idol William Martinez and actress Yayo Aguila. The charges was forwarded by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group through Police Supt. Sotera Macatangay to the Department of Justice for preliminary investigation. The charge was based on the complaint filed by Patrizha Maree Aguila Martinez, who said that aside from touching her, Geisler also tried to lure her into having sex with him in a Makati City bar last April 25, 2008 despite her resistance. She said Geisler was drunk at the time. According to the CIDG, Geisler violated Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code, or Acts of Lasciviousness. According to Martinez's complaint-affidavit, the incident took place at the Fiamma Bar on Jupiter St. in Makati City while the victim, an AB Communication Arts graduate from Miriam College, was partying with friends. The victim said she invited Geisler to join them in the bar. However, after several hours, he got drunk and tried to make advances on her. When she resisted, he allegedly asked for a hug instead, and when she still declined, he pinched her cheeks and fondled her breasts. When she stepped away from him, Geisler reportedly hurled invectives at her, prompting her to ask for help from the persons in the bar. Martinez is asking for P5 million in damage suit from Geisler.- GMANews.TV