Ricky Martin denied allegations made against him in a restraining order for domestic abuse filed in Puerto Rico.
A complaint has been lodged against the singer under Act 54, also known as the Prevention and Intervention of Domestic Abuse Act. However, the authorities did not disclose the name of the requester.
A 50-year-old representative of the singer said: “The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to a protection order are completely false and fabricated.”
They added to People: “We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this case, our client Ricky Martin will be fully justified.”
Police apparently tried to issue the restraining order in Dorado, Puerto Rico, but could not locate him.
Axel Valencia, police spokesman, told AP: “Until now, the police could not find him.”
According to AP, Valencia added that the order prohibits Martin from contacting the person who filed it.
He apparently added that a trial would be held later, where a judge would determine whether the order should remain in place or be overturned. According to the outlet, he said such orders are usually in place for at least a month.
AP also reports that he said the applicant did not contact the police, which would involve considering whether there is enough evidence to file charges, but went directly to court.
Martin has sold more than 70 million records worldwide, and has two Grammys and five Latin Grammys to his name.
He achieved great success with a number of songs, most notably 1999’s Livin ‘La Vida Loca.
Metro.co.uk contacted Ricky Martin representatives for further comment.
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