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Ricky Martin is accused of incest by his nephew who claimed they had a relationship for seven months and he 'attacked him physically and psychologically': Singer could face up to 50 years in prison(Dailymail.co.uk)
Ricky Martin was accused of incest by his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez
Sanchez, 21, claims he and Martin, 50, shared a sexual relationship for 7 months
The pair reportedly broke up two months ago, but Martin didn't take it well
Sanchez claims his uncle called him insistently and loitered near his home
He also accused the singer of 'consuming large amounts of alcohol and drugs'
Martin has called the abuse allegations 'completely false and fabricated'
By NATASHA ANDERSON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 17:34 EDT, 15 July 2022 | UPDATED: 08:40 EDT, 16 July 2022
Ricky Martin has been accused of incest by his 21-year-old nephew and could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted, reports indicate.
The singer was hit with a restraining order stemming from a domestic violence incident in Puerto Rico earlier this month, however the victim's identity had been withheld.
His brother, Eric Martin, has since identified the alleged victim as the singer's nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, Spanish news outlet Marca reported.
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Martin is accused of 'exercising physical and psychological attacks' on Sanchez during their seven-month relationship, which ended about two months ago.
A representative for the married father-of four, 50, previously called the abuse allegations 'completely false and fabricated' in a statement provided to People earlier this month.
And last night, Martin's legal rep issued an even more scathing denial to DailyMail.com.
Martin's legal team told DailyMail.com the accuser is 'struggling with deep mental health challenges' and outright dismissed the 'disgusting' allegations.
'Ricky Martin has, of course, never been - and would never be - involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,' lawyer Martin Singer said Friday.
'The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting. 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.'
Pictured alongside his husband, Jwan Yosef, and their two eldest sons, Matteo and Valentino, in September 2019, Ricky Martin has been accused of incest by his 21-year-old nephew and could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted, reports indicate
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Pictured alongside his husband, Jwan Yosef, and their two eldest sons, Matteo and Valentino, in September 2019, Ricky Martin has been accused of incest by his 21-year-old nephew and could face up to 50 years in prison if convicted, reports indicate
Martin, 50, previously called the abuse allegations 'completely false and fabricated.' He is pictured Friday on the set of his new Apple TV+ comedy 'Mrs. American Pie'
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Martin, 50, previously called the abuse allegations 'completely false and fabricated.' He is pictured Friday on the set of his new Apple TV+ comedy 'Mrs. American Pie'
The star, who was spotted in Los Angeles Friday on the set of his new AppleTV+ miniseries, is expected in Puerto Rican court on July 21 for his trial.
Martin's accuser, believed to be Sanchez, filed a restraining order against the singer on July 1 under Puerto Rico's domestic violence law.
The order prohibited Martin from contacting or calling the petitioner who allegedly 'fears for his safety.'
According to the order - which was reviewed by El Vocero, a Puerto Rican newspaper - Martin and Sanchez broke up two months ago after dating for seven months.
Sanchez alleged Martin didn't accept the separation and has been seen loitering near his house on least three occasions, according to the order reviewed by El Vocero, a Puerto Rican newspaper.
He also alleged Martin had been 'consuming large amounts of alcohol and drugs.'