Dennis Yadiel Sánchez Martin, nephew of Ricky Martin, informed this Wednesday of his intention to withdraw the counterclaim against the singerin which he is seeking $10 million in damages for “non-consensual sexual conduct.”
Sánchez Martin’s request to Judge Arnaldo Castro Calle was presented during a subsequent hearing by the parties civil litigation which his uncle in turn presented against him in 2022 for the sum of at least 20 million dollars for extortionmalicious prosecution, compensation for damages.
“I would like to request a dismissal without prejudice to my part of the lawsuit,” Sánchez Martin said in the middle of a status hearing he held video conference.
In view of this, Judge Castro Callejo recommended that this decision be made through a lawyer to advise him, which he has not had since last January.
“If you are telling me that you want to give up yours counterclaim“I suggest you consult a lawyer about that decision,” the judge explained to Sánchez Martin.
Sánchez Martin participated in the follow-up hearing today without legal representation and claimed to be for health problems and other issues, she was unable to hire a lawyer, after dropping her lawyer Michael Corona last January.
Lack of lawyers, a matter that needs to be resolved
On March 8, the defendant had to inform Fr court who was his new lawyer.
“As for getting legal representation, I inform you, Your Honor, that I have tried. I am taking steps to obtain legal representation. So far I have not been successful, but it was not for lack of trying,” said Sánchez Martin.
The judge reminded that they had already given him two months of reserve and granted Sánchez Martin an additional period of 15 days to find a lawyer or the court would continue with the imposition of sanctions.
“If the economic sanctions have no effect, we inform you that the court could impose additional sanctions, such as rebellion or delete the charges“Castro Callejo warned.
The next hearing is scheduled for April 30.
Legal disputes began in July 2022, when Sánchez Martin was granted a restraining order. protection against the uncle, which was later filed.
After several lawsuits and counterclaims, the Puerto Rico Department of Justice announced on December 8 that Ricky Martin will not face charges for the alleged sexual assault or domestic violence against his nephew.
Source: Panama America
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