Ricky Martin denies domestic abuse allegations in restraining order case

A Puerto Rican judge has issued a restraining order against Ricky Martin, police confirmed on July 2.

Axel Valencia, a law enforcement spokesman, said authorities went to the singer's upscale neighborhood in the northern coastal town of Dorado to serve order, but "the police were unable to locate him."

Because the request was filed under Puerto Rico's domestic violence law, it is unconfirmed who is behind it. The Puerto Rican news outlet, , reported that it came from someone Martin had dated for seven months.

According to the petitioner, Martin has denied their breakup for two months now and has been seen wandering near their home at least three times. "The petitioner fears for his safety," El Vocero said, citing the order. AP did not receive a copy of the order.

In the meantime, the Valencia spokesman said the order prevents Martin from contacting the petitioner and that a judge will have to determine at a hearing whether the legal arrangement should remain in place or be terminated. He also added that the person who requested the restraining order did not contact the police, which would normally involve prosecutors determining whether there was enough evidence to press charges. Instead, the claim was filed with the court.

Martin's representatives stated, "The allegations against Ricky Martin that led to an order of protection are completely false and fabricated. We are confident that when the true facts are revealed in this case, our client Ricky Martin will be fully justified."

This news comes as Martin faces another lawsuit from his former manager, Rebecca Drucker, who worked with Martin from 2014 to 2018 and again from 2020 to 2022. She alleges Martin owes her more $3 million in unpaid commissions. Drucker also says she "fiercely shielded Martin" from a "potentially career-ending allegation" in September 2020.

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