Ricky Martin Performs After Nephew Drops Allegations of Sexual Abuse
Written by SOURCE on July 23, 2022
Just a day after Ricky Martin’s nephew withdrew his harassment claims against the singer, Martin performed at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Friday night.
In a video shared on social media, the Puerto Rican singer urged the crowd to “forget all your issues tonight and just focus on the love.”
“Are you ready to have a good time? ‘Cause that’s why I came here,” he can be heard telling the crowd. “We’re going to go back in time. We’re going to be romantic at times. We’re gonna have some energy at times. All I want is for you to forget all your issues tonight and just focus on the love and light and let’s just have a good time.”
The performance arrives just a day after the singer’s nephew, who accused Martin of sexual abuse, withdrew the claims he made against his uncle.
“Just as we had anticipated, the temporary protection order was not extended by the Court,” a statement from Martin’s attorneys read. “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,” the statement continued. “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.”
