Ricky Martin is denying claims that he was associated with a close connection with his nephew.

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In a proclamation to TODAY, Martin's lawyer, Marty Singer, says, Tragically

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The individual who made this case is battling with profound emotional well-being difficulties.

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Ricky Martin has, obviously, never been — and could never be — engaged with any sort of sexual or close connection with his nephew.

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The thought isn't just false, it is sickening," he proceeded.

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We as a whole expectation that this man gets the assistance he so desperately needs.

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Martin's attorney addressed TODAY after bits of hearsay started coursing on the web on Friday.

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Vocalist didn't recognize Martin's nephew by name and it was not promptly clear assuming that the nephew has lawful portrayal.

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Martin's legal counselor's assertion and the new charge against him come simply seven days after a Puerto Rico judge gave a limiting request against the vocalist.

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A police representative named Axel Valencia recently let The Associated Press know that

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