Ricky Martin to testify after being accused of abuse and incest

The allegation emerged in early July, when the Puerto Rico court issued a restraining order against Martin for domestic violence.

The singer and actor Ricky Martin he will testify in the case opened in Puerto Rico by his 21-year-old nephew, who accuses him of abuse and incest. The singer will participate in a virtual court session this Thursday, 21. According to the website TMZthe judge dealing with the case will decide whether or not to confirm a restraining order.

The indictment against Martin emerged in early July, when the Puerto Rico judge issued the aforementioned restraining order against Martin for Domestic violence. As local legislation guarantees the anonymity of the victims, there was no information on who made the request.

At the time, celebrity websites revealed that the singer and the alleged victim had been in a relationship for seven months, but the ex Menudo didn’t accept the end. On Twitter, Martin informed fans that the court ruling was based on “completely false allegations”.

Last week, Martin’s attorney refuted the allegations.

“Ricky Martin is not, has never been and will never be involved in any kind of romantic or sexual relationship with his nephew. This idea isn’t just a lie, it’s disgusting,” said Marty Singer, who defends the singer. to the press.

According to the lawyer, the Ricky Martin’s grandson filed the charges claiming that the victim was Eric Martin, the artist’s brother. The singer also claimed that the boy suffers from mental health problems.

Ricky Martin has been married for five years to Jwan Yosef, with whom he has four children. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison.

Source: Terra

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