Ricky Martin has spoken out about his nephew’s dropped allegations of a sexual relationship, calling the case “devastating to me, my family and my friends”. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.” Earlier this month, the singer’s nephew filed a restraining order against him. A judge granted the order under Puerto Rico’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Act after the nephew claimed he had been romantically involved with Martin for seven months and “fears for his safety.” Today (July 21) the restraining order was lifted after the nephew said he no longer needed the protective order.
“Truth prevails,” Martin wrote on Twitter this morning, with an accompanying statement from his attorneys.
As we expected, the temporary protection order was not renewed by the court. The prosecutor confirmed to the court that he alone decided to dismiss the case without outside influence or pressure, and the prosecutor confirmed that he was satisfied with his legal representation in the case. The motion came from the prosecutor, asking that the case be dismissed. This was never more than a troubled individual making false claims with absolutely nothing to back it up. We are glad that justice has been done for our client and that he can now move on with his life and career.
Martin also shared a video with various press outlets and said: “To the person who is claiming this nonsense, I wish them the best and that they find help so they can start a new life full of love, truth and joy. and he doesn’t hurt anyone else.”
He concluded: “Now my priority is to heal. And how do I heal? With music. I can’t wait to get back on stage.”