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Ricky Martin has been charged with incest by his 21-year-old nephew and could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted.
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The singer, 50, was hit with a restraining order stemming from a domestic violence incident in Puerto Rico earlier this month, but the victim’s identity was not revealed until now. Ricky’s brother Eric Martin has since identified the alleged victim as the singer’s nephew, Denis Yadiel Sanchez, Spanish news agency Marca reported on Friday night. The singer is accused of “physically and psychologically assaulting” Denise during their seven-month relationship, which ended about two months ago. A representative for Ricky previously called the abuse claims “completely false and fabricated”. Ricky is due in Puerto Rico court on July 21 for his trial. The singer’s accuser filed a restraining order against the singer on July 1 under Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law.
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He prohibited Ricky from contacting or calling the petitioner who allegedly “feared for his safety.” The order, reviewed by Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero, says Ricky and Dennis split two months ago after seven months of dating. The 21-year-old is the son of Ricky’s stepsister, according to The Latin Post. Dennis is dealing with “mental issues,” Eric Martin told The Latin Post, adding that he was “very sure his young relative was not telling the truth.” Puerto Rican law takes accusations of incest very seriously, and if the alleged romance between Ricky and his nephew is confirmed, the singer could face up to half a century in prison. Ricky addressed the accusations on Twitter on July 3, saying, “The protective order filed against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the legal process with facts and dignity. “Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity and receive them with all my heart.” He has made no further statements regarding the charges. Ricky is the most awarded male Latin artist with more than 200 awards, including two Grammys, five Latin Grammys, five MTV Video Music Awards and three Billboard Music Awards.
