Ricky Martin files a $20M lawsuit against his nephew
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Ricky Martin has filed a lawsuit against his nephew who has previously accused him of sexual abuse and incest.
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Ricky Martin sued his nephew over an extortion lawsuit
Ricky Martin is taking legal action against his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez as he filed a lawsuit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Wednesday.
Martin has filed a $20 million lawsuit and accused his nephew of extortion, malicious prosecution, abuse of rights, and damages.
In the court documents, the Latin pop icon claimed that his nephew was trying to ‘assassinate’ his reputation.
The document read, ‘Defendant Sanchez filed his request for a Protective Order based on malice and animosity against Plaintiff. For the mere fact that he failed to answer his multiple messages.’
It further said that Sanchez, ‘has threatened and extorted Plaintiff that, unless he is economically compensated, he will continue his campaign to assassinate his reputation and integrity, through false and malicious imputations.’
Furthermore, Martin’s filing further alleged that Sanchez leaked the 50-year-old singer’s phone number on social media. It added that Sanchez also created an Instagram account for one of his children.
Martin is a father to four children whom he shares with his husband Jwan Yosef. Twins Matteo and Valentino are 13 years old, daughter Lucia is 3 years old, and son Renn is 2 years old.
The lawsuit also mentioned that Martin lost several multimillion-dollar contracts because of Sanchez’s claims.
Ricky Martin’s nephew accused him of sexual abuse
The drama between Ricky Martin and his 21-year-old nephew first started in July this year.
Dennis Yadiel Sanchez accused the singer of incest. He further claimed that he suffered domestic abuse at the hands of Martin. Hence, the judge ordered a restraining order against the ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ artist.
Moreover, Sanchez claimed that Martin harassed him for months after their breakup.
Regardless, on 21st July, Sanchez asked for permission to withdraw the case via his attorney.
Nevertheless, following the dismissal, Martin shared a video on social media to address the news.
In the clip, he said, ‘It has been so painful. It has been devastating for me, for my family, for my friends, and I wouldn’t wish this upon anybody.’
Additionally, he continued, ‘To the person that was claiming this nonsense, I wish him the best and I wish he finds the help so he can start a new life filled with love and truth and joy, and he doesn’t hurt anybody else.’
