Ricky Martin Denies Having ‘Sexual or Romantic Relationship’ with His Nephew

After news dropped that Martin had received a restraining order from an unnamed person in Puerto Rico earlier this month, the singer responded on Twitter on July 4, claiming that the order was based on “completely false” allegations and stating that he would “respond through the judicial process.” The identity of the accuser was later revealed to be Dennis Yadiel Sanchez. Martin’s brother, Eric Martin went live on Facebook on July 3 and revealed in Spanish that the accuser was his and Ricky’s nephew, son of their sister Vanessa Martin. 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. A police spokesman told AP News that Sanchez did not go through the police for his restraining order and went straight to the court for the request. A hearing in the case will take place on July 21, just one week after Martin released his latest EP,