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

Ricky Martin never had “any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,” a lawyer for the singer said Friday

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As his client faces allegations of domestic abuse from the younger family member in Puerto Rico.

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“Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges,” Martin’s lawyer Marty Singer told

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“Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be– involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew,” the Hollywood heavyweight litigator

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Martin has been confronted with a temporary restrain order in past weeks and recently with claims of violence in the fallout of seven-month intimate affair with 21-year nephew

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A hearing has been set for July 21 in Puerto Rico on the claims. Domestic abuse with a relative felony Martin is charged with, he could have 50-year sentence if found guilty.

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