Ricky Martin Rubbishes Sexual & Romantic Relationship Claims With Nephew, Calls It ¡®Disgusting'
Singer Ricky Martin has denied sexual, romantic relationship claims with his nephew.
Ricky Martin, the King of Latin pop has been grabbing headlines for an alleged domestic violence case registered by his 21-year-old nephew who lives in Puerto Rico.
While the singer has already denied such allegations in the past, his lawyer Marty Singer has once again told media on Friday that Ricky Martin never had and would never be involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.
He also claimed that the person who has accused him of sexual abuse is currently dealing with ¡®mental health challenges.¡¯ Ricky Martin even called the accusations disgusting and untrue.
¡°We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs,¡± the Maria singer said.
¡°But, most of all, we look forward to this awful case being dismissed as soon as a judge gets to look at the facts,¡± he added, as per reports in Deadline.
Moreover, earlier this month, a domestic abuse restraining order was filed against the singer under the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act. And most recently further claims of violence and more in the fallout of a supposed seven-month long intimate affair with his 21-year-old nephew has surfaced in Ricky Martin's case of sexual abuse.
According to reports, hearing on the claims and fresh allegations in the case has been set for July 21, 2022 in Puerto Rico. Reports suggest that if found guilty in the (domestic abuse with a relative) case, singer and star of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, Ricky Martin could land in jail for nearly 50-years if not less.
Moreover, these latest accusations come as Grammy winner Ricky Martin faces an explosive $3 million lawsuit filed by his manager Rebecca Drucker against him over unpaid commissions.
Ricky Martin also known as Enrique Mart¨ªn Morales by his birth name is known for his musical versatility. His discography spans across multiple genres such as - Latin pop, pop, reggaeton, dance, and salsa.
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