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The Puerto Rican Singer Was Accused Of Having Relations With His 21 Years Old Nephew, And Reportedly Facing 50 Years In Prison
Pop star Ricky Martin has been accused by his 21 years old nephew of incest and domestic violence Marca Reports. The 1999 and 2016 Grammy Award winner was accused of domestic violence but his accuser’s identity was kept a secret at first due to Puerto Rico’s Law 54, to protect the victim’s safety and privacy. But earlier this week martin’s brother stated that the victim of the singer’s crime was actually his nephew Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, More on why Ricky Martin is facing 50 years in prison below.
According to the victim’s statements to Marca, the relationship lasted for 7 months… It was full of physical and psychological abuse. So due to the incest allegations if Martin found to be guilty he will definitely be facing a 50 years in prison sentence.
The victim also claims that him and his uncle allegedly ended the relationship a couple of months ago, but what made things go sideways is that Ricky refused to just let go on this relationship, instead he kept calling and harassing Dennis which Martin himself until this moment still denies.
Ricky Martin tweeted shortly after the news came out to make somethings clear : “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,”
He also said : “Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity, and I receive them with all my heart.”
After this news went viral to Puerto Rican government took all necessary precautions and has already set a date for the singer to appear in court on July 21st, so stay tuned we’ll keep you guys updated on everything that associates with this case.
“Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,” Marty Singer, Martin’s attorney, said in a statement to Billboard. “The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting.
Per AP News, Sanchez’s protective order alleges that he was in a relationship with his uncle for seven months. When Sanchez attempted to end the relationship, Martin reportedly “did not take it well” and loitered outside of his nephew’s home. Allegedly fearing for his safety, Sanchez issued a restraining order.
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Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican pop musician, actor, and author who has a net worth of $120 million dollars.
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