Ricky Martin SUES 'Maladjusted' Nephew For $20 MILLION Over Sexual Abuse Accusations!
08.09.2022 - 21:41
/ perezhilton.com
Unfortunately for Ricky Martin, the controversy involving his nephew shows no sign of stopping anytime soon.
As we previously reported, back in July, the longtime pop star was accused of incestuous sexual abuse by the younger nephew. At the time, the accuser alleged he and Ricky had a 7-month-long relationship that began after the Livin’ La Vida Loca singer supposedly stalked and harassed his target.
Martin quickly and strongly denied the allegation after it came out. The nephew filed a restraining order against Ricky, but as attention turned to the story, it blew up in the young man’s face. He quickly withdrew his claim, vindicating the singer, and seemingly ending the controversy. But, well, it’s back now.
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While Martin’s name may have been cleared in a court of law, TMZ reported on Wednesday afternoon that the 50-year-old crooner’s troubles with his nephew are still ongoing. But the shoe is on the other foot now: the Puerto Rican-born singer is the one initiating legal action this time!!
According to the outlet, on Wednesday morning, Martin filed suit against Dennis Yadiel Sanchez in San Juan. The singer’s latest move in court claims the younger man is trying to “assassinate” his character with the untrue allegations of abuse. The suit, which seeks $20 million (!!!) in compensation, accuses Sanchez of “extortion, malicious prosecution, abuse of rights, and damages.”
The issue for Martin is that Sanchez’s harassment has allegedly continued even after he rescinded his restraining order! The suit claims Dennis began sending Ricky messages on Instagram again about a month after this controversy first bubbled up. Per People, the star’s suit states:
And Ricky’s legal