Ricky Martin accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico by alleged victim who ‘ISN’T his husband’
RICKY Martin has been accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico by an alleged victim who is not his husband, multiple reports claim.
Representatives for Martin have since denied the allegations against him, saying they are “false and fabricated.”
“We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated,” his representatives told People.
Reports indicate that the person who made the accusations against Martin may be someone other than his spouse.
An order of protection is was reportedly filed Friday, according to the Associated Press.
Police spokesman Axel Valencia told the AP that officials visited the singer’s home to serve him but he was not there.
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“Up until now, police haven’t been able to find him,” Valencia said.
Law enforcement officials confirmed to Telemundo that the protection order falls under the LAW 54 statute, which covers domestic violence.
Valencia said the protective order was filed in the town of Dorado in Puerto Rico.
The person who filed the protection order has remained anonymous, per the nature of the law and the order filed.
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Telemundo also reports that the person who requested the order of protection went straight to the court to do so.
The order was granted based on evidence presented, TMZ reports.
Puerto Rican newspaper El Vocero, which claims to have obtained a copy of the order, reports that the victim and Martin had dated for seven months but then broke up two months ago.
The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer has reportedly been seen lurking near the victim’s house multiple times.
Martin was not present when the victim went to court seeking the order of protection, according to reports.
Telemundo reports that the order was issued by Judge Raiza Cajigas Campbell.
Martin has to cease communication with the victim until the case is resolved.
Further details are unknown at this time.
Martin has been married to Swedish painter Jwan Yosef since 2017.
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The two share four children.
No public comment has been issued at this time by Martin.