Ricky Martin stated that he’s prepared to maneuver on from the “devastating” expertise he’s needed to endure over the previous two weeks after he was accused by his nephew of incest and home violence.
In a video obtained by Entertainment Tonight, the 50-year-old Latin music celebrity opened up about his current ordeal, thanked his associates and “all the fans who always believed in me,” and stated that his precedence is now “to heal.”
On Thursday (July 21), a choose in Puerto Rico declined to increase a short lived restraining order towards the singer that was issued on July 5, after his 21-year-old nephew alleged that the 2 had had a romantic relationship for seven months and that Martin refused to just accept the separation.
“The accuser confirmed to the court that his decision to dismiss the matter was his alone, without any outside influence or pressure, and the accuser confirmed he was satisfied with his legal representation in the matter,” Martin’s protection staff stated in an announcement.
Following the listening to, which was held just about, the Grammy Award-winning performer shared on Twitter his legal professionals’ assertion, including that “truth prevails”.
Later that day, he went into extra element about his expertise in a video, talking on to the digicam and explaining why he hadn’t made any public feedback concerning the case.
“I’m in front of the cameras today because I really need to talk in order for me to start my healing process,” a visibly emotional Martin started.
“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 a judge,” he added.
Martin, a married father of 4, went on to debate the large toll the accusations took on his family members.
“Thank God these claims were proven to be false, but I’m going to tell you the truth: It has been so painful, it has been devastating for me, for my family, for my friends. I don’t wish this upon anybody,” he stated.
Martin additionally addressed his accuser, with out mentioning his nephew’s identify.
“To the person that was claiming this nonsense, I wish you the best. And I wish he finds the help so he can start a new life filled with love and truth and joy and he doesn’t hurt anybody else,” he stated including that his precedence now could be “to heal”.
“And how do I heal? With music,” he stated. “I cannot wait to be back on stage. I cannot wait to be back in front of cameras and entertain, which is what I do best,” added Martin.
“Thank you to all my friends. Thank you to all the fans who always believed in me. You have no idea the strength that you gave me with every comment you wrote on social media. I wish you love and light and here we come with the same strength and passion,” he added. “God bless you all.” – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
