Ricky Martin Breaks Silence After 'Devastating' Abuse Claims Made By Nephew Are Dropped

Ricky Martin has vowed to “begin the therapeutic course of” now that home abuse and incest allegations introduced in opposition to him by his nephew have been dropped.

The Latin pop icon launched a brief video this week by which he expressed aid that a Puerto Rico courtroom closed the case Thursday.

“For 2 weeks, I used to be not allowed to defend myself as a result of I used to be following process the place the regulation obligated me to not discuss till I used to be in entrance of a choose,” Martin mentioned within the clip, which appeared on Leisure Tonight, TMZ, and different shops. “Thank God these claims had been confirmed to be false.”

The 2-time Grammy winner notably didn’t title his accuser within the video, however mentioned the allegations had been “painful” and “devastating” to him and his household.

“I don’t want this upon anyone,” Martin mentioned. “To the individual that was claiming this nonsense, I want you the perfect. And I want he finds the assistance so he can begin a brand new life crammed with love and fact and pleasure and he doesn’t harm anyone else.”

Watch the video under.

Martin’s video adopted a extra formal assertion issued by his authorized staff in each English and Spanish that additionally praised the courtroom’s choice.

“This was by no means something greater than a troubled particular person making false allegations with completely nothing to substantiate them,” the assertion learn. “We're glad that our consumer noticed justice accomplished and may now transfer ahead along with his life and his profession.”

Martin’s husband, Jwan Yosef, acknowledged his partner’s authorized victory by posting a selfie of the couple, who've been married since 2017, on Instagram.

“Fact prevails,” he wrote within the caption.

The case made headlines earlier this month after a report that Martin had been hit with a non permanent restraining order in Puerto Rico. The order stemmed from a home violence grievance filed by a person who alleged he and Martin had been in an intimate relationship that lasted seven months.

In line with the allegations, Martin didn’t settle for the breakup and loitered outdoors the person’s residence a minimum of 3 times. Although the accuser wasn’t recognized in preliminary reviews, it was later revealed to be the singer’s 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez.

The case was dismissed on the request of Sanchez, Martin’s attorneys informed CNN. “The accuser confirmed to the courtroom that his choice to dismiss the matter was his alone, with none outdoors affect or stress,” the authorized staff informed the information outlet.

Ricky Martin (left) and Jwan Yosef were married in 2017.
Ricky Martin (left) and Jwan Yosef had been married in 2017.
Taylor Hill by way of Getty Photos

Marty Singer, Martin’s lawyer, vehemently denied the claims final week.

“Sadly, the one who made this declare is fighting deep psychological well being challenges,” he informed Deadline. “Ricky Martin has, in fact, by no means been — and would by no means be — concerned in any type of sexual or romantic relationship along with his nephew.”

“The concept will not be solely unfaithful, additionally it is disgusting,” Singer added.

Martin can be being sued by his former expertise supervisor, Rebecca Drucker, who claims he owes her greater than $3 million in unpaid commissions.

Professionally, the “Livin’ la Vida Loca” singer’s profession stays in excessive gear. This weekend, he’ll return to the stage for 2 performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic on the Hollywood Bowl. He’s additionally slated to seem within the forthcoming AppleTV+ comedy collection “Mrs. American Pie,” which stars Laura Dern and Kristen Wiig.

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