Actor Kit Thompson arrested on physical assault charges
Police arrested actor Kit Thompson after physical abuse complaints from girlfriend Ana Jalandoni.
According to the authorities, Jalandoni contacted her friends and called for help at 6:30 AM on Friday. She sent pictures of herself with a black eye. Afterward, Tagaytay Police was alerted.
The day you raise your hand upon a woman is the day you’re officially no longer a man!!! Kakagigil ka Kit Thompson!!! Now show your being a macho inside the jail. #kitthompson pic.twitter.com/79GM8i4NiW
— Maru (@Yadni51136816) March 18, 2022
Additionally, it is said that the assault started four hours earlier than the 911 call.
Based on the initial findings, Thompson and Jalandoni went to a hotel in Brgy. Silang Crossing East, Tagaytay City. The two were reported to have an argument thus leading the suspect to hit the victim.
After the alerts, Tagaytay Police rescued Jalandoni and detained Thompson for questioning. The former is still recovering from her injuries at Tagaytay Medical Center.
Cornerstone Management, Thompson’s agency, has yet to release a statement regarding the arrest.
Public reactions
Netizens expressed their disappointment because of the Pinoy Big Brother alum’s actions.
Truly disappointed in you Kit Thompson, unfortunately there are boys like you in the world. I hope you think about what you’ve done in jail. May the demons haunt you and may the woman you caused grief find the justice she deserves. Women are not objects, do not victim blame.
— Miss Eri ☽ (@miss_eriii) March 18, 2022
One Twitter user also urged the public to “not support a person who undermines the rights of a woman.”
From now on, let’s not support Kit Thompson’s projects in show business. We cannot support an abuser. We cannot support a person who undermines the rights of a woman. Let’s put stop to VAWC. #EndVAWC
— Ian Blanco, J.D. (@ianlawre) March 18, 2022
Another user also Tweeted, “March is women’s month. Then there’s Kit Thompson. How many more women are also suffering in silence from all forms of abuses?”
