Ricky Martin to testify against nephew in wake of romantic relationship allegations

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He "will directly address the judge at the hearing," a lawyer for Martin told NBC News on Wednesday.

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Martin will deny he had any romantic or sexual relationship with his nephew and will challenge accusations that he stalked and harassed his nephew, the lawyer said.

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The allegations emerged July 1 when a judge granted a temporary restraining order against Martin under Puerto Rico’s Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Law.

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The name of the person who requested the protection order was redacted from the documents because cases brought forward under Act 54 are considered civil and confidential

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However, after rumors emerged online last week, Martin’s representatives confirmed that the son of the singer's half sister had requested a protection order against Martin.

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