Ricky Martin breaks silence on ‘painful and devastating’ claims after court case dropped
Singer Ricky Martin has released a video in which he describes how he has been over the past few weeks, after a case against him was dropped
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Ricky Martin has spoken about the “painful” and “devastating” allegations which were reportedly made against him by his nephew, were dropped in court.
The 50-year-old singer had faced sexual abuse claims and he said that he hadn’t spoken out before because he was legally required in Puerto Rico to stay silent on the matter until he had his day in court.
Ricky addressed his fans on camera, in a video obtained by US media site TMZ, after his accuser asked for the case to be thrown out of court, after the judge had dismissed a restraining order against the singer.
Speaking to the camera, Ricky said: “I’m in front of the cameras today because I really need to talk in order for me to start my healing process.
Ricky Martin has addressed his fans after allegations against him were dismissed in court
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“For two weeks, I was not allowed to defend myself because I was following a procedure where the law obligated me not to talk until I was in front of a judge.”
Ricky continued: “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.”
The statement issued by Ricky Martin’s attorneys after the court case was dropped
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The singer had denied the allegations against him and he continued in the video: “To the person that was claiming this nonsense, I wish him 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.
“Now, my priority is to heal. And how do I heal? With music. I cannot wait to be back on stage. I cannot wait to be back in front of the cameras, and entertain, which is what I do best.”
He concluded: “Thank you to all of 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. God bless you all.”
Ricky Martin said that the allegations were “painful”
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The ‘Livin’ la Vida Loca’ singer said through his attorneys after the court case was dismissed: “Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court.
“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.
“The request came from the accuser asking to dismiss the case.”
The statement continued: “This was never anything more than a troubled individual making false allegations with absolutely nothing to substantiate them. We are glad that our client saw justice done and can now move forward with his life and his career.”
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