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Truth shall prevail in the end, says Billy Crawford's camp

Chuck Smith, Joyce Jimenez - The Philippine Star

September 7, 2014 | 10:10pm

MANILA, Philippines – Billy Crawford's camp is confident that the “truth shall prevail” over the police arrest issue the TV host-actor is currently facing.

This is after it was reported that the “It's Showtime” co-host was arrested and detained following an incident in a police station in Taguig City.

The statement from Billy's management and legal counsel reads: “It is unfortunate that so many rumors are being circulated regarding an event which we will clear through the proper legal proceedings.”

“We thank the police for being professional while appropriate investigation on the incident is being conducted.”

“We ask the media to respect Billy's right to due process and privacy on this matter.”

“Rest assured that he did not hurt anyone and no one was injured as it's not in his nature to do so.”

“We are confident that truth shall prevail in the end.”

It was earlier that reported that Billy was allegedly arrested after hitting a police officer and going berserk at a Taguig City police station.

But in an interview with ABS-CBN's talk show “The Buzz” on Sunday, September 7, Billy said he did not hit anyone during the incident.

“Wala akong kaaway. Kaaway ko sarili ko,” Billy said. “Yes, I had a few drinks. I was under the influence of alcohol. It escalated into something else.”

Explaning what happened, he said: “I actually went to the precinct, nasa Fort kami, sabi ko, ‘Pa-hold na lang ako, dito muna ako.’ Of course, they can’t do anything kasi wala naman akong ginagawa so they couldn’t hold me. So I walked back outside and called a few people.”

Billy further said, “I asked if they can just hold me. Then I went back and I said to the officer on duty, sinabi ko lang po na ‘Please i-hold niyo na lang ako dito kasi makakasakit pa ako ng tao at makakasakit pa ako sa sarili ko.’ And then nakabasag ako ng salamin,”

“That was it. Nakabasag ako ng salamin. I don't remember if I punched or hit the wall or I kicked the door... That was it. That was the time na pinasok nila ako.”

Admitting it was his fault, Billy said he is currently under a lot of stress.

“To be honest, lahat naman tayo sumasabog. I’m under a lot of stress that time, fatigue, I was really tired. I actually just wanted to have a good time which turned sour. It was my fault. Wala akong nasaktan, wala akong tinulak, wala akong tinamaan kundi yung salamin,” he said.

Billy added, “It was my fault pero wala akong sinaktan, wala akong tinulak, wala akong tinamaan kung hindi yung salamin.”