After being accused of having a sexual and incestuous relationship with his nephew, Ricky Martin has denied the allegations.
“Unfortunately, the person who made that claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges,” 50-year-old singer Marty Singer’s lawyer told Us Weekly in a statement on Saturday, July 16th. “Ricky Martin, of course, has never been — and never would have been — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew. The idea is not only false, it’s disgusting.”
The statement continued: “We all hope that this man will receive the help he needs so urgently. But most of all, we hope that this terrible case will be dismissed as soon as a judge can examine the facts.”
The “clarity” performer’s denial comes shortly after his brother, Eric Martin, claimed Ricky had an inappropriate relationship with his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, according to several reports..
A restraining order was previously filed against the crooner of “Livin ‘La Vida Loca,” which was publicly declared gay in March 2010, earlier this month in accordance with Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law. , although Martin denied the allegations.
“The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to a protection order are completely false and fabricated,” a Menudo alum representative said. The Hollywood Reporter in a statement on July 2. “We are very confident that when the real facts come out in this matter, our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.”
A local judge initially issued the protection order a day earlier, according to reports from the Associated Press. The court issued the request before authorities tried to notify the order to Martin — whose full name is Enrique Martin Morales — at his residence in Dorado, Puerto Rico, according to AP.
“So far, the police have not been able to find him,” police spokesman Axel Valencia said at the time. He explained that, according to the order, Martin cannot contact the complainant. He also noted that the person who filed the order did not contact the police and instead went through the court.
The motion was filed following a complaint filed against Martin under the Territory Act 54, which is known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act. The bill was first enacted in 1989 to address situations of domestic violence. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 in Puerto Rico. If Martin is found guilty of the domestic abuse charge with a relative, he could face up to 50 years in prison.
The Spokesman, a local Puerto Rican newspaper, initially reported in July that the “Missing Love” artist and the alleged victim left seven months before separating earlier this year, which Martin denied. “The petitioner fears for his safety,” the newspaper quoted the language of order. According to the statutes of Law 54, the name of Martin’s alleged victim had not been disclosed before Eric and Sanchez showed up earlier this week.
Although the musician has not publicly addressed his romantic status amid allegations, he shares twins Valentino and Matteo, both 14, Lucia, 3, and Renn, 2, with Jwan Yosef, with whom he left. get married in 2017.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assistance.
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