In a dramatic turn of events, actress Jodi Sta. Maria has filed formal charges against her fellow actress, Claudine Barretto, following accusations made by Barretto against Jodi’s ex-husband, actor Raymart Santiago. The allegations, which have quickly gained attention in the media, have sparked a heated public dispute between the two actresses.
According to Jodi, the accusations made by Claudine were unfounded and damaging to both her and Raymart’s reputation. In her statement, Jodi expressed that she had been forced to take legal action in order to protect her family’s honor and address the false claims. “These accusations are baseless and hurtful. Raymart and I have moved on with our lives, and we don’t deserve to be dragged into this kind of negativity,” Jodi said in her official statement.
The accusations from Claudine Barretto, which reportedly involved serious claims against Raymart, have not been fully disclosed to the public. However, sources close to the situation revealed that Claudine had made comments suggesting Raymart had been involved in inappropriate behavior. Jodi, clearly frustrated and upset, has chosen to respond through the legal system, filing charges of defamation against Claudine for making these accusations without proof.
In her complaint, Jodi emphasized that while she respects Claudine as a fellow actress, she could not allow these false accusations to go unchallenged. “I have always tried to maintain peace, but when false claims are made about the people I care about, I have no choice but to take legal action,” Jodi stated.
The public feud between the two actresses has raised eyebrows, particularly given their respective histories with Raymart. Both Jodi and Claudine were once married to him, with Jodi having a son with Raymart and Claudine having two children from their previous marriage. The ongoing drama has captured the attention of the public, with many fans weighing in on social media to voice their opinions.
As the legal process begins, the dispute between Jodi and Claudine is far from over. Jodi has made it clear that she will pursue justice for the damage done to her family’s name, and she hopes the legal system will provide a fair resolution. Meanwhile, Claudine has yet to publicly respond to the charges, though her camp has hinted at their intention to defend her actions.
The case is expected to unfold in the coming weeks, with both actresses likely to continue facing scrutiny from the media and their fans. The public feud over Raymart Santiago has now escalated into a legal battle, with both women determined to stand up for what they believe is right.