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Daisy Phillipson
Ricky Martin's nephew has withdrawn allegations of domestic violence and incest against the singer.
Earlier this month, Martin was slapped with a restraining order after an anonymous report was filed detailing the claims.
According to Spanish news site Marca, the report was filed by the star's 21-year-old nephew, accusing Martin of domestic violence and incest.
Since the singer denied the claims, he was set to battle it out against his alleger in court, and if found guilty he could've faced up to 50 years in jail.
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However, officials have now confirmed that the case has since been dropped.
In a joint statement released today (21 July), Martin’s lawyers said: "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. 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."
According to TMZ, the judge is also reported to have dismissed the temporary restraining order, which was filed in Puerto Rico on 1 July.
Martin's nephew previously claimed that the singer 'exercised physical and and psychological attacks' against him amid an alleged seven-month 'illegal incest relationship', which was said to have ended two months ago.
Shortly after the restraining order was filed, the 50-year-old star took to Twitter to deny the accusations.
He wrote: "The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me.
"Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity, and I receive them with all my heart."
Martin's attorney Marty Singer previously told The New York Post that the claimant had been 'struggling with deep mental health challenges'.
He added: "Ricky Martin has, of course, never been – and would never be – involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew."
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