Ricky Martin’s 21-year-old nephew has reportedly been recognized as the person who was granted a restraining order towards the pop singer earlier this month.
A Puerto Rican choose permitted the restraining towards Martin on July 2nd, however the id of the accuser had been unknown till now. In response to Spanish newspaper Marca (by way of Individuals), Martin’s brother, Eric, recognized the artist’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, as his accuser.
In response to the restraining order, which was filed underneath Puerto Rico’s home violence legislation, Martin and Sanchez had been in a seven-month relationship. Martin allegedly refused to simply accept their breakup and was discovered loitering exterior of Sanchez’s house on three completely different events. Sanchez additionally accused Martin of bodily and psychological abuse.
A court docket listening to is scheduled for July twenty first. Till then, Martin is prohibited from contacting his accuser.
Martin and his representatives have denied the claims. “Sadly, the one that made this declare is battling deep psychological well being challenges,” a consultant for the singer mentioned. “Ricky Martin has, after all, by no means been – and would by no means be – concerned in any sort of sexual or romantic relationship along with his nephew.”
“The thought is just not solely unfaithful, it’s disgusting. All of us hope that this man will get the assistance he so urgently wants. However, most of all, we look ahead to this terrible case being dismissed as quickly as a choose will get to take a look at the details.”
In an earlier assertion, Martin’s consultant mentioned that “the allegations towards Ricky Martin that led to a safety order are fully false and fabricated. We’re very assured that when the true details come out on this matter our consumer Ricky Martin will likely be absolutely vindicated.”
In his personal assertion posted to Instagram on July 4th, Martin mentioned the “safety order entered towards me is predicated on fully false allegations, so I’ll reply by way of the judicial course of with the details and the dignity that characterize me.”
“As a result of it’s an ongoing authorized matter,” Martin added, “I can’t make detailed statements right now. I’m grateful for the numerous messages of solidarity, and I obtain them with all my coronary heart.”
Editor’s Word: This text has been edited to incorporate the most recent assertion from Martin’s consultant.
