In July 2022, Ricky Martin was hit with sexual abuse allegations and claims of incest from his nephew, Dennis Sanchez, per Entertainment Weekly. Sanchez claimed he and the Latin singer had a sexual relationship for seven months before it ended with Martin supposedly “harassing” him. When news of the allegations surfaced, the singer continued to deny he took any part in a romantic relationship with his nephew and alleged that Sanchez suffers from mental health issues.
While many weren’t sure whether Martin was innocent, his husband Jwan Yosef stood by his side. According to Marca, Yosef had even shared a photo of him and Martin with the caption, “Truth Prevails.” And it seemed like the truth did prevail, as the case against Martin was later dismissed. Martin has since sued his nephew for $20 million for attempting to “assassinate his reputation.”
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Although it’s unclear if these allegations had anything to do with Martin and Yosef’s divorce, it had to have put a strain on their relationship. Still, moving forward, the former couple is planning to shift their focus to their children, per People. They shared in their joint statement, “Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centered on peace and friendship to continue the joint upbringing of our children, preserving the respect and love we have for each other.”
