MANILA, Philippines – The camp of Matt Evans denied that Kapamilya actor
inflicted any injury against his girlfriend Johnelline Hickins and her
brother Juan Alberto Carlotta.
In a statement, Evans’ legal counsel Gerly Rico said there was indeed
an altercation among the three but denied that the actor injured
Hickins and Carlotta.
Rico added it was actually Evans who got hurt and was even threatened with a knife.
“Matt denies having inflicted any injury against his girlfriend or
her brother. In fact, it was Matt who was hit on the leg and who was
threatened with a knife,” Rico said.
Rico said they “are awaiting the legal processes to proceed so that
Matt’s name will be cleared from all these accusations which are nothing
but lies.”
According to SPO1 Lardy Ignacio of the Pasig City Police, Evans' partner filed a complaint against the actor Saturday night.
Hickins fell off the stairs while she and Evans were arguing, prompting the girl's brother to intervene.
Carlotta said he tried to stop the actor from further hurting his sister, who just gave birth last month, but he was kicked in the face instead.
Evans, who is currently detained in jail, is set to face violence against women and physical injuries charges.
