Ricky Martins Restraining Order Allegations, Explained

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Singer Ricky Martin is scheduled to appear in court Thursday in response to a domestic violence restraining order against him, which was reportedly filed by his nephew over harassment allegations which the performer has vehemently denied.

Ricky Martin attends the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg … [+] Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California.

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On July 2, a judge in Puerto Rico issued a restraining order against Martin which was filed under the territories domestic violence law by an unnamed man who said Martin continued to call him and loiter outside his home after the two ended a seven-month-long relationship, according to Reuters.

Police said Martin has not been charged with any crimes, according to the Associated Press.

Martin tweeted the protective order, which expires Thursday, is based on completely false allegations, and representatives for the Livin La Vida Loca singer told the Associated Press when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.

On July 13, Spanish news site Marca reported one of Martins brothers, Eric Martin, said the petitioner is the singers 21-yearold nephew.

Martins attorney, Martin Singer, told Variety the idea that Martin has been involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew is not only untrue, it is disgusting.

Singer said the nephew is struggling with deep mental health challenges and we all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs.

Neither Martin nor the nephew have publicly addressed the allegations.

Key Background

In June, Martins former talent manager Rebecca Drucker sued him for $3 million in unpaid commissions. In the suit, she alleged Martin has tried to force her to sign an agreement with a nondisclosure clause to silence Rebecca about the abhorrent behavior by Martin that she has both witnessed and endured. The suit made reference to a toxic work environment as well as potentially career-ending allegations Martin was allegedly threatened with in 2020, according to Deadline. Last week, Martin, 50, released an EP tilted Play. In 2018, Martin starred as Antonio DAmico in the TV mini-series The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. In May it was announced he would star alongside Kristin Wiig, Alison Janey and Laura Dern in the Apple TV+ series Mrs. American Pie. Martin has been married to Jwan Yosef since 2017.

Further Reading

Ricky Martins lawyer says singer did not have sexual relationship with nephew (Los Angeles Times)

Ricky Martins Lawyer Denies Allegations Singer Abused His Nephew: Not Only Untrue, It Is Disgusting (Variety)

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