Ricky Martin’s lawyers say justice has been served and he “can move forward with his life and career” after a Puerto Rico court lifted a restraining order against him.
The temporary order had been obtained by his nephew, who was granted it by a judge earlier this month, and was due to expire today.
But it has not been expanded after the accuser retracted his claims, as the Puerto Rican singer wrote “the truth prevails.”
The order has been “filed,” meaning the case was dismissed, according to a court spokesman.
They said: “The petitioner voluntarily ceased his claims; therefore, the case was dismissed and no further proceedings are required.”
The Livin’ La Vida Loca singer, practically present from Los Angeles today, did not address the court.
Her accuser had said in a domestic violence complaint that she feared for her safety because Martin had refused to accept her decision to end a romantic relationship, had continued to call him and stopped by her home.
Martin’s legal team said the accuser was a “troubled individual” who “made false allegations with absolutely nothing to back them up.”
Addressing the original order that was granted under the US Territory’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Act, Martin, 50, had denied all allegations against him on Twitter, saying they were “completely false”.
Speaking to NBC News, Martin’s attorney denied any romantic or sexual relationship with his nephew and challenged allegations that he stalked and harassed him.
The order of protection alleged that the Puerto Rican singer and his nephew were in a romantic relationship for seven months, but had since split up.
Martin’s nephew’s name was removed from the documents, but representatives of the pop star confirmed who he was after rumors circulated online last week.
After the order was filed, Martin tweeted “truth prevails.”
He also included a statement from his legal team, which said: “The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to adjourn the matter was his own, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed that he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter.
“The request came from the accuser who asked to dismiss the case.
“This was never more than a troubled individual making false allegations with absolutely nothing to back them up. We are pleased that our client has seen justice served and is now able to move forward with his life and career.”
Martin has been married to Syrian-Swedish painter Jwan Yosef since 2017, and the couple lives in Puerto Rico with their two children.