Ricky Martin’s lawyer, Marty Singer told Deadline that the alleged incest that the star allegedly practiced with his nephew is “an idea that is not only false, it’s disgusting”.
“Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with profound mental health challenges. Ricky Martin, of course, has never been and would never be involved in any sort of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,” he added.
In the lawyer’s opinion, the case should be closed. “We all hope this man gets the help he so urgently needs. But most of all, we look forward to having this horrible case dropped once a judge has reviewed the facts.”
A hearing is scheduled for July 21 in Puerto Rico. If domestic abuse is proven, Martin could face a sentence of nearly 50 years in prison.
The son of one of Ricky’s sisters, Vanessa Martin, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, 21, had anonymously reported the singer under the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act a month ago. The disclosure of the identity of the whistleblower was given by Ricky’s brother, Eric Martin, during a live.
The young man revealed that he had a relationship for seven months with a former member of the Menudo group and said that the singer would not have accepted the end of the relationship well. According to Dennis, Ricky would have harassed him with calls and also hanging around his house for two months. He also pointed out that during their courtship he suffered physical and psychological abuse.
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