Ricky Martin could be accused of incest for alleged relationship with his nephew

Ricky Martin could be accused of incest for alleged relationship with his nephew

The maximum penalty for incest in Puerto Rico is up to 50 years in prison.

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Dennis Yadiel Sánchez , 21 years old, pointed out that he had a relationship with his uncle, singer Ricky Martin , which lasted seven months. According to Sánchez, the couple separated a couple of months ago but Martin has not been able to get over the breakup.

Ricky Martin's brother reveals who denounced the singer

At the beginning of July it was announced that a judge in Puerto Rico had issued a restraining order against Ricky Martin, at the request of a man whose identity had not been revealed to the public.

El Vocero , a Puerto Rican newspaper, reported that the order states that Martin and the other party “were in a relationship for seven months. They separated two months ago, but the petitioner does not accept the separation. He calls him frequently.”

The newspaper added that Martin has been seen "loitering around his residence on at least three occasions." On top of this, "The petitioner fears for his safety," indicated the order collected by the El Vocero media outlet .

Through his social networks, Martin rejected the accusations that led to the issuance of a restraining order against him. Police noted that he has not been charged with any crime. A few days later, Eric Martin , brother of the interpreter of Livin la Vida Loca , said on his social networks. A few days later, Eric Martin , brother of the interpreter of Livin la Vida Loca , said on his social networks that the person behind the accusations was his nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sánchez, son of a stepsister. Eric Martin noted that this young man is not close to the family and has mental health issues. According to the order issued by the judge, the alleged victim alleges that Martin attacked him physically and psychologically. International media indicated that the Puerto Rico penal code punishes incest with a maximum penalty of up to 50 years in prison.