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Ricky Martin is declaring “justice” in his case against his nephew, who withdrew his previous bombshell claims of harassment and being involved in a sexual relationship with the singer.

The Latin pop icon’s 21-year-old nephew claimed the pair were in an illegal “incest” relationship and that Martin harassed him when it ended.

Martin, 50, appeared on Zoom before Judge Raiza Cajigas Campbell, of the Court of First Instance of San Juan, to face the shocking allegations on Thursday. The entire process took less than an hour and is sealed from the public, Jean Carlo Perez, spokesman for the press office of the judicial branch in Puerto Rico, told The Post.

“Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court,” Martin’s attorneys told The Post in a joint statement. “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.”

Martin’s trio of legal reps continued, “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.”


  Martin’s 21-year-old nephew withdrew his previous claims of a sexual and romantic relationship and harassment. WireImage Martin’s 21-year-old nephew withdrew his previous claims of a sexual and romantic relationship and harassment. WireImage

  Martin has won his case against his nephew, with his legal team telling The Post: “Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court.” Getty Images for amfAR Martin has won his case against his nephew, with his legal team telling The Post: “Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court.” Getty Images for amfAR

The judge also dismissed the temporary restraining order that was issued a week ago, the court’s reps told The Post.

Puerto Rician newspaper El Vocero reported last week the order stated the alleged victim claimed that Martin didn’t take their breakup well and has loitered near the petitioner’s home at least three times.

The original report said “the petitioner fears for his safety.” While the alleged victim’s name was anonymous, Martin’s brother, Eric, claimed it was Dennis Yadiel Sanchezalso claiming that the Grammy winner “exercised physical and psychological attacks” on Sanchez.

Thursday’s development comes a week after Martin denied the innitial accusations that he and his 21-year-old nephew had a “romantic or sexual relationship” for seven months.

“Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges,” Martin’s attorney Marty Singer previously told The Post at the time. “Ricky Martin has, of course, never been — and would never be — involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.”

Singer added, “The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting. We all hope that this man gets the help he so urgently needs.”

Meanwhile, Martin was also hit with a $3 million lawsuit this month from a former manager. Rebecca Drucker is suing Martin, who married Spanish-born artist Jwan Yosef in 2017, for unpaid commissions. Her suit also referenced a “potentially career-ending allegation” in September 2020, although Martin “emerged unscathed and proceeded with his professional resurgence.”

Drucker — who worked with Martin from 2014 to 2018 and then again from 2020 to 2022 — is suing the Latin music icon, 50, for unpaid commissions, according to legal docs, filed Wednesday in Los Angeles Central District Court.

Drucker noted that she worked with him on two separate occasions due to his “personal and professional life [being] in absolute turmoil” and reportedly helped Martin navigate the world of “recording contracts, touring and sponsorship deals, and other professional endeavors.”

“Rebecca Drucker saved Ricky Martin’s career,” the 15-page suit, seen by The Post, alleged. “There is just one problem: Martin completely and maliciously refused to pay Rebecca the millions of dollars in commissions that he owes her under their management agreement.”

“With Rebecca at his side, Martin made millions of dollars and therefore owes Rebecca substantial commissions,” the complaint added. The next court date for the lawsuit filed by manager Drucker is scheduled for October 5, 2022.

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