It was revealed two weeks ago that a judge in Puerto Rico had issued a “domestic violence-related” restraining order against the Latin pop icon. The name of the alleged victim was not previously released. However, according to Spanish outlet Marca, Martin’s brother Eric Martin claimed the victim is 21-year-old Denis Yadiel Sanchez — the singer’s nephew. Under Puerto Rico’s “incest charges” laws, the sentence Martin, 50, could face is five decades in prison if the shocking allegations are true. The publication said the complaint was made anonymously under Act 54, known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act. El Vocero, a Puerto Rican newspaper, reported that the order states that Martin and the person who filed the complaint dated for seven months. The alleged victim claimed that Martin did not take their breakup well and has wandered by the petitioner’s home at least three times, according to the report. The victim is said to be Martin’s 21-year-old nephew. Getty Images for amfAR Earlier this month, Martin was sued for $3 million by his former manager, Rebecca Drucker, for unpaid royalties — and legal documents say she was “protecting” the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer from a “potentially career-defying” . termination of complaints”. A representative for Martin told The Post at the time, “The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to the protective order are completely false and fabricated. We are very confident that when the true facts of this matter are revealed, our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.” When reached by The Post on Friday, Martin’s attorney, Marty Singer, said, “Unfortunately, the person who made this allegation is struggling with profound mental health challenges. Ricky Martin, of course, has never been – and never will be – involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.” Eric and Ricky Martin are pictured together in an undated social media photo.Twitter/@Ericmartin31 Singer also said, “The idea is not only untrue, it’s disgusting. We all hope this man gets the help he so urgently needs. But most of all, we look forward to seeing this awful case dismissed once a judge looks at the facts.” The Post also reached out to Eric’s brother for comment on the controversy. Meanwhile, “the petitioner fears for his safety,” El Vocero reported citing the protection order. The order reportedly prohibits the “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer from contacting or calling the person who filed it. Martin — who released a six-song EP, titled “Play,” on Wednesday — denied the allegations in a July 3 Twitter post, writing, “The protective order against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me. “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.” The singer reportedly had a relationship with his nephew for seven months.Getty Images for amfAR Court proceedings will begin on July 21. Martin and his husband, Spanish-born artist Jwan Yosef, have been married since 2017.
