Popular Latino singer Ricky Martin has slammed a $20 million lawsuit against his 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez who claimed they had a 7-month intimate relationship.
The lawsuit filed by the lawyers represent Ricky Martin alleges that Mr Martin has been “persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked and extorted” by his “troubled” nephew for economic reasons.
It further alleges that if the nephew does not obtain any financial benefit, he would continue to “assassinate the reputation and integrity of the artiste”.
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According to the lawsuit, the allegations made by Sanchez cost Martin at least $10 million in lost income as a result of cancelled contracts and projects as well as $20 million in damages to his reputation,
Back in July, Martin explained in a video obtained by Page Six why he had not addressed Sanchez’s allegations of incestuous relations when they first came out — despite his team vehemently denying the “false and fabricated” claims at the time.
“For two weeks, I was not allowed to defend myself because I was following procedure, where the law … obligated me not to talk until I was in front of the judge,” Martin, who was dressed formally in a suit and tie, said in the clip.
