Famous singer Ricky Martin has denied bombshell domestic violence allegations against him which has been reportedly filed by his 21-year-old nephew.
It was revealed two weeks ago that a judge in Puerto Rico has issued a ‘domestic violence-related’ restraining order against the Latin pop icon.
The alleged victim’s name was not previously disclosed. However, according to Spanish media, Martin’s brother, Eric Martin, claimed that the victim is 21-year-old Dennis Yadiel Sanchez — the singer’s nephew.
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Under Puerto Rico’s laws for “incest charges,” the sentence Martin, 50, could face is five decades in prison if the shocking claims are true. The publication reported the complaint was made anonymously under Law 54, known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act.
As per the reports, Martin and the person who filed the complaint dated for seven months. The alleged victim claimed that Martin didn’t take their break up well and has loitered near the petitioner’s home at least three times, according to the report.
On the other hand, Martin’s attorney Marty Singer said, “Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges. Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.”
Singer also said, “The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting. We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs. But, most of all, we look forward to this awful case being dismissed as soon as a judge gets to look at the facts.”
Ricky Martin is a globally recognized singer and actor known for his hit songs such as ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’, ‘La Copa de la Vida’, and ‘María’.
