Ricky Martin Shares a Rare Photo of 13-Year-Old Son Matteo

Eric Martin, brother of Ricky Martin, is backing up claims made by the singer’s attorney that the nephew who’s accused him of engaging in an incestuous relationship is “struggling with deep mental health challenges.”

Ricky Martin‘s brother Eric Martin has spoken out to deny the allegations made by their nephew.

granted a restraining order against Ricky Martin recently is the singer’s 21-year-old nephew, it has been claimed.Last week, Puerto Rican authorities revealed that the Latin pop hitmaker had been issued with restraining order which local sources have speculated was an administrative filing by a former partner. Martin denies the allegations that led to the order, calling them “completely false”.Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero reported that the Latin singer dated the petitioner for seven months before the pair separated two months ago.Martin is accused of calling the petitioner frequently, and of being seen loitering outside of his residence on at least three occasions, leading the petitioner to fear for his safety.

After being accused of having a sexual and incestuous relationship with his nephew, Ricky Martin has denied the allegations.

Ricky Martin's lawyer has denied the 'disgusting' accusation by his nephew that they had a sexual relationship.

Singer Ricky Martin has strenuously denied the “completely false allegations” of incest made against him by his nephew as the case is about to go to trial. Earlier this month an order was filed under Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, with police spokesman Axel Valencia previously unable to provide further details including who filed the order.

Ricky Martin’s attorney is firing back after several reports alleged the star may have had an abusive and incestuous relationship with his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez.

Ricky Martin is being accused of domestic violence and incest by his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, and the singer’s attorney is denying all allegations. Earlier this month, Martin, 50, was hit with a restraining order during an incident in Puerto Rico, but the accuser's name was originally withheld.

Ricky Martin is vehemently denying he was involved in a months-long relationship with his nephew, calling the allegations «untrue» and «disgusting.»In a statement to ET, the singer's lawyer, Marty Singer, says, «Unfortunately the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges.» Singer added, «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,» he continued. «We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs.

Ellise Shafer An attorney for singer Ricky Martin has strongly refuted disturbing allegations that the singer abused his nephew, calling them “not only untrue” but “disgusting.”Martin was served a restraining order in Puerto Rico in early July, citing domestic abuse. On Friday, TMZ reported that the singer’s brother, Eric Martin, identified the alleged victim as Martin’s 21-year-old nephew, according to the Spanish news site Marca.

Ricky Martin‘s lawyer is speaking out in response to the allegation that the singer was having a sexual relationship with his nephew.

EXCLUSIVE: Ricky Martin never had “any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,” a lawyer for the singer said Friday as his client faces allegations of domestic abuse from the younger family member in Puerto Rico.

following domestic violence allegations reportedly filed by his 21-year-old nephew.Earlier in the month, it was revealed that a judge in Puerto Rico has issued a domestic violence-related restraining order against the Latin pop icon.The victim’s name was not previously disclosed; however, according to Spanish publication Marca, Martin’s brother, Eric Martin, claimed that the victim is 21-year-old Dennis Yadiel Sanchez — the singer’s nephew.Under Puerto Rico’s laws for incest charges, the sentence Martin could face is 50 years in prison if the allegations are true.The publication reported the complaint was made anonymously under Law 54, known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act.El Vocero, a Puerto Rico newspaper, reported that the order states Martin and the person who filed the complaint dated for seven months. The person reportedly alleged that Martin didn’t take their break up well and has loitered near the petitioner’s home at least three times, according to the report.Earlier in the month, Martin was slapped with a $3 million lawsuit from his ex-manager, Rebecca Drucker, for unpaid commissions — and the legal documents allude to her “protecting” the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer from a “potentially career-ending allegation.”“The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated,” a representative for Martin told The Post earlier this month.

Some seriously shocking developments have been made in Ricky Martin‘s recent legal troubles.

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A judge in Puerto Rico has issued superstar Ricky Martin with a restraining order.Valencia said that under the order, Martin is prohibited from contacting the person that filed it. A judge will then decide whether the order should be lifted.According to Puerto Rico newspaper El Vocero, the order states that Martin and the filer dated for seven months and broke up two months ago. Yet Martin has not accepted the breakup and has been seen near the filer’s house on multiple occasions. In a tweet on July 4, Martin denied the allegations.He wrote, “The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me.“Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time.

A restraining order was filed against Ricky Martin in accordance with Puerto Rico’s domestic violence law, though the singer has denied the accusations.