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A new report sheds more light on Ricky Martin’s domestic violence case.
According to TMZ, the pop star’s accuser has been identified as his 21-year-old Dennis Yadiel Sanchez. The outlet cites a recent Marca article in which Martin’s brother confirmed the alleged victim’s identity.
The news comes just weeks after the 50-year-old pop star was hit with a DV restraining order in Puerto Rico. The petitioner, who was not named at the time, said he was subjected to physical and psychological abuse during his seven-month relationship with Martin. The accuser claimed he finally called it quits earlier this year, but Martin refused to accept the split and continued to the harass him in the following months.
“[Martin] calls him frequently. In addition, the petitioner has seen him hanging around his residence on at least three occasions,” the restraining order reportedly stated. “The petitioner fears for his safety… the petitioning party demonstrated that there is a substantial possibility of immediate risk of abuse.”
Martin denied the allegations after news of the restraining order had surfaced.