Ricky Martin sues nephew who accused him of sexual abuse for $20 million

Ricky Martin is suing his nephew after he accused him of sexual abuse.

Ricky Martin is suing his nephew after he accused him of sexual abuse.

In court documents obtained by NBC News on Sept. 7, the singer claims Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, who he confirms is his nephew and “of legal age,” “persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked and extorted” him in an effort to “assassinate” his reputation.

Ricky Martin after nephew drops allegations of sexual relationship: ‘It has been devastating for me’July 21, 202201:47In July, a restraining order was filed against Martin. At the time, NBC News confirmed that the person who filed the restraining order was the son of Martin’s half sister. The nephew alleged that he and Martin had had a sexual and romantic relationship that lasted for seven months, according to a court document obtained by Telemundo and shared with NBC News. The Grammy winner denied all allegations against him.

During a hearing in Puerto Rico on July 21, a judge declined to extend a temporary order of protection against the singer after the nephew withdrew his case against Martin.

In a statement obtained by TODAY following the hearing, Martin’s lawyers said they “had anticipated” that the temporary protection order would not be extended. 

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