Ricky Martin has recently denied allegations that were made against him surrounding a domestic violence restraining order that was filed in Puerto Rico.
His accuser has since been revealed.
The complaint was filed anonymously under Law 54, which is known as the Domestic Abuse Prevention and Intervention Act. However, Martin’s brother Eric Martin revealed the victim is the artist’s nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez, according to Marca.
Under the allegations made by his 21-year-old nephew, the complaint alleges that the nephew ended a seven-month relationship with Martin and that the “Tu Recuerdo” singer did not take it well and consistently reached out to him and loitered outside his home.
Sanchez also claims that there was physical and psychological abuse that occurred during the relationship. The court battle is scheduled to begin on July 21.
Under Puerto Rican law, allegations involving incest are taken very seriously and if a person is proven guilty, they could be sentenced to up to 50 years in prison.
“The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated,” representatives for Martin told PEOPLE earlier this month. “We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.”
On July 4, the “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer vehemently denied the allegations on Twitter and seemed optimistic that the matter would be resolved.
“The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me,” Martin wrote. “Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity, and I receive them with all my heart.”
Martin has not made any further statements.
