“Unfortunately, the person who made this allegation is struggling with profound mental health challenges,” the 50-year-old singer’s attorney, Marty Singer, told Us Weekly in a statement on Saturday, July 16. “Ricky Martin, of course, has never been – and never will be – involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew. The idea is not only untrue, but disgusting.” The statement continued: “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 “Claridad” singer’s denial comes shortly after his brother, Eric Martin, claimed that Ricky had an inappropriate relationship with his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, according to multiple reports.. A restraining order was previously filed against the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” frontman — who came out publicly as gay in March 2010 — earlier this month under Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, though Martin denied the charges. categories. “The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to the protection order are completely false and fabricated,” a spokesperson for the Menudo alum said. The Hollywood Reporter in a statement on July 2. “We are very confident that when the true facts in this matter are revealed, our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.” A local judge initially issued the protective order a day earlier, according to Associated Press reports. The court issued the request before authorities attempted to serve Martin — whose full name is Enrique Martín Morales — with the warrant at his residence in Dorado, Puerto Rico, according to the AP. “Until now, the police have not been able to find him,” police spokesman Axel Valencia told the agency at the time. He explained that under 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 court. The motion was filed following a complaint filed against Martin under the territory’s Act 54, known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act. The bill was first enacted in 1989 to address domestic violence situations. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 21, in Puerto Rico. If convicted on the charge of domestic abuse with a relative, Martin could face up to 50 years in prison. the representative, a local Puerto Rican newspaper, first reported in July that the “Falta Amor” artist and the alleged victim dated for seven months before breaking up earlier this year, which Martin denied. “The petitioner fears for his safety,” the newspaper said in the language of the order. In accordance with the Act 54 statute, the name of Martin’s alleged victim had not been released before Eric and Sanchez appeared earlier this week. While the musician has not spoken publicly about his romantic status amid the allegations, he shares twins Valentino and Matteo, both 14, Lucia, 3, and Renn, 2, with Jwan Yosef, whom he 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 support. Listen to Us Weekly’s Hot Hollywood as each week Us editors break down the hottest entertainment news!
