Ricky Martin Denies Alleged Sexual Relationship With Nephew Amid Claims: The Idea Is ‘Disgusting’
16.07.2022 - 19:17
/ usmagazine.com
After being accused of having a sexual and incestuous relationship with his nephew, Ricky Martin has denied the allegations.
“Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges,” the 50-year-old singer’s attorney, Marty Singer, told Deadline in a Friday, July 15, statement. “Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be – involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew. The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting.”
The statement continued: “We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs. But, most of all, we look forward to this awful case being dismissed as soon as a judge gets to look at the facts.”
The “Claridad” performer’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, per multiple reports.
A restraining order was previously filed against the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” crooner — who publicly came out as gay in March 2010 — earlier this month in accordance with Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, though Martin denied the accusations.
“The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to a protection order are completely false and fabricated,” a rep for the Menudo alum told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement on July 2. “We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter, our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.”
A local judge initially issued the protective order one day earlier, according to reports from the Associated Press. The court issued the request before authorities attempted to serve Martin — whose full name is Enrique Martín Morales — the order at his residence in Dorado, Puerto Rico,