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REPORT: Ricky Martin Could Face Up to 50 Years in Prison Over Domestic Abuse and Incest Allegations
UPDATED: Global superstar and General Hospital alum, Ricky Martin (Ex-Miguel, 1994-1995) finds himself embroiled in a scandal after new allegations have come to light in the domestic abuse case filed against him, as well as the restraining order. On Friday, a report from the Spanish news site Marca, shared the the alleged victim is Martin’s 21-year-old nephew, Dennis Yadiel Sanchez. Ricky Martin’s brother, Eric Martin is said to have identified the alleged victim.
However, late Friday, Marty Singer, a lawyer for the singer issued this statement to Deadline: “Ricky Martin never had ‘any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew’. Unfortunately, the person who made this claim is struggling with deep mental health challenges. Ricky Martin has, of course, never been – and would never be 0 involved in any kind of sexual or romantic relationship with his nephew.” He added, “The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting.”
Ricky is set to go to court July 21st in Puerto Rico, and under Puerto Rican law, there are harsh penalties for sexual crimes when the alleged victim is related to the accused. Marca is reporting that if convicted, Martin could serve up to 50 years behind bars.
In the report, Sanchez ended a 7-month relationship with Martin and allegedly Ricky did not take it well, and continued to contact his nephew and even show up at his house. The singer’s nephew alleges that Ricky physically and emotionally abused him.
Earlier this month, representatives for Martin shared in a statement to PEOPLE: “The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated.”
Martin took to Twitter also earlier this month and shared: “The protection order entered against me is based on completely false allegations, so I will respond through the judicial process with the facts and the dignity that characterize me. Because it is an ongoing legal matter, I cannot make detailed statements at this time. I am grateful for the countless messages of solidarity, and I receive them with all my heart.”
All of this comes on the heels of Martin being sued by his former manager Rebecca Drucker for over $3 million in unpaid commissions. In her complaint, Drucker claims she helped him navigate what she calls a “potentially career-ending allegation,” back in 2020. The claim also says that because of Drucker, Martin emerged ‘unscathed and proceeded with his professional resurgence.”
So, what do you think about the domestic abuse and incest claims against Ricky? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
All I can say is we need to wait and hear all of the facts. It is unclear how old his nephew was when this alleged relationship was happening? IDK if this is true or false, I would be a good juror in the case. Sad if it is true. ): Definitely need much more information before deciding who is telling the truth…
I guess he’s living la vida loca now!!!
God, I hope this isn’t true.
James, I was going to make the same comment you made with your first sentence. But I also share the sentiments of your second sentence. It’s really tragic.
So you both believe that allegations of sexual abuse are a great cause for an attempt at comedy. Plus, it’s irresponsible to post what the sentence will be for a crime that hasn’t even been proven to be true yet.
Great points, whynot. There was no malice intended on my part, but I do thank you.
Wish this site (and others that are soap-centric) stray away from the gossipy items like this and Burton’s divorce. Stick to commentary about the shows.
I’m inclined to agree, Steve, mainly because folks rush to their own judgment before facts are known. Facts that, frankly, I don’t WANT to know. There are many more topics I’d rather discuss, mostly plot related, that never surface here and would be a lot more enjoyable.
Exactly!
Like why don’t any of these ‘soap’ bloggers , sites, report about how crappy and dismal Y n R has become?! In any event there s never any articles here about y n r in general. The show has lost its soul.
I know, Damien. In my view, what’s really wrong about Y&R right now is: the return of Diane; the continual and redundant shafting of Adam; way too much of dull Nate and obnoxious Armani (or whatever her bloody name is); sending Nick back to Newman AGAIN; ignoring Kevin, Jill, Esther; and only token appearances of Traci, Ashley, and Christine. There’s no joy, no warmth, no family moments (and don’t tell me that witch Victoria’s gleeful ousting of Adam warrants a cheer as they shamelessly did last week). The Ashland comeuppance was too long in coming and deeply non-dramatic in its execution. Are we really supposed to root for Victoria? She’s repulsive and her adolescent jealousy of Adam requires MAJOR therapy. And Diane ruins every day for me, not to mention Jack’s ridiculous reactions to her. Wow, that’s a lot of stuff to fix! I hate being this negative about a show I’ve watched since episode ONE. But it’s for that reason I feel obliged to express my disdain. I want my show back!
Unholy shit!!
Are you behind this Satan?
It sure seems to be a media ploy in the days of waning wokeness to steal a few more souls?
Steve is right? Who cares? Who should care? Bad on you Michael Fairman for getting this completely wrong! The parties involved should care, everyone else in the world has life to live.
If it’s true, I just hope the poor kid has proof, if not even if he’s mentally ill, tptb will bury him alive…and it’s more likely the uncle is mentally ill, but profitable to those in power…slavery is alive and well, and in this age has benefits.
Enjoy your salad master .
Viewer88
He wont be shaking his bon bon in the clink.
You may have my favorite profile name here ever!
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‘General Hospital’s’ Bluesy Burke Marks 1 Year as Charlotte Cassadine: ‘It’s The Best Gift I’ve Ever Received’

Today, September 8 makes it one year since Bluesy Burke’s first appearance as General Hospital’s Charlotte Cassadine, the daughter of Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart).
To mark the one year anniversary of her time on-screen, Burke took to her Instagram with a post and photo of herself along with her GH co-stars including: Alexa Havins, Asher Antonyzyn (Danny Morgan) and Finn Carr (Rocco Falconeri).
Burke captioned the photo, “1 year on General Hospital. I truly can’t believe it. Time really flies!! I am so grateful I get to be apart of this amazing family. I feel as though I’ve grown so much over this past year and I’ve met some of my best friends. Thank you so much Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) and Mark Teschner (casting director, GH) for taking a chance on me. It’s the best gift i’ve ever received.”

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Several other of Burke’s GH co-stars jumped into the comment thread with their congrats including: Laura Wright (Carly Spencer), Sawandi Wilson (Isaiah Gannon) and Kayden Brenna Tokarski (Scout Cain).
Back in 2025, General Hospital head writers, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte said of their plans for Charlotte and recasting Scarlett Fernandez in the part, “Charlotte returns to the canvas and assumes a pivotal role. She’s very useful to anyone who wants something from Valentin – and she knows it. She isn’t afraid to exploit her relationship with her father to get what she wants. She’ll draw closer to Danny and Rocco as we develop General Hospital’s next generation.”
Currently, Charlotte is about to be in a whole lotta trouble, after she was the person who discovered it was Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) who was floating in the pool at the Metro Court. Both she and Danny ran from the scene of the crime. Later, Charlotte realized her bracelet was gone which ended up on Brennan’s wrist before Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ava (Maura West) buried the body.
Something tells us the body will be found and Charlotte may be looked upon as a prime suspect in a murder case, even though she didn’t do it!
Share your congrats to Bluesy Burke for her one-year milestone as General Hospital’s Charlotte Cassadine via the comment section below, and if you think Charlotte will land in hot water.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Promo: Women on the Edge

General Hospital has released their official video teaser for all-new episodes starting today on September 8 through September 11. In it, several women in Port Charles have reached their breaking point. Who will do or say something they cannot come back from? Let’s take a look!
First, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) in tears and who is wracked with guilt, might be forced to admit her cover-up in driving a car after having a bit to drink to get to her son Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina’s (Tabyana Ali) performance. Brook Lynn believes she was the driver of the other car involved in Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Curtis’ (Donnell Turner) car accident.
In the Quartermaine living room, Trina confronts her with, “Were you the driver who kept going and left them there to die?” What will BLQ say? And, is the moment that Chase (Josh Swickard) is so fed up with his wife, he hightails it to Willow (Katelyn MacMullen)? Stay tuned.

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Then, with Jack out of the picture (and buried six feet under), Drew (Cameron Mathison) feels vindicated and that he holds all the cards and confronts his now ex-wife for shooting him in the back. Willow blurts out with indignation, “Prove it!” Will this be Willow’s ultimate downfall or Drew’s?
Next, WSB agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) is on the case of Brennan’s disappearance and confronts Carly (Laura Wright) and says, “When was the last time you saw Jack Brennan?”
Will she flip the situation and throw shade at Nina (Cynthia Watros) and tell Baines she heard and saw Nina threatening to kill Jack? We already know Drew is setting Nina to take the fall for Jack’s murder, too!
INTO THE WOODS
Finally, Jason (Steve Burton) has located Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Anna (Finola Hughes) in the woods. He asks Anna to stop, just as it appears she is going to pull the trigger and end the life of Dr. Britt Westbourne.
Shots are fired after Anna says, “This has to end tonight!” Do you think anyone was on the receiving end of a bullet, or did Jason save the day?
Check out the official GH promo for this week entitled “The Fallout Continues” below and our previously reported additional spoilers for the action in Port Charles here.
Now weigh-in: Do you think GH has several ladies on the brink of disaster? Who do you think will end up A-OK, and whose life do you think may be vastly altered by week’s end? Let us know your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Trina Demands Answers from Brook Lynn, Scout Questions Rocco, and Can Anna Pull the Trigger on Britt?

This week on General Hospital, the week kicks-off on Labor Day with a rebroadcast of the special episode dedicated to Anthony Geary (ex-Luke Spencer). The eight-time Daytime Emmy winning star passed away in December of 2025 and come February 2026, GH crafted a tribute in his honor with the story centering on Luke’s daughter, Lulu (Alexa Havins) mourning the loss of her father.
Then, all-new episodes begin on Tuesday, September 8 and in the video teaser for it, Trina (Tabyana Ali) continues confronting Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) at the Quartermaines, demanding to know if BLQ was behind the wheel of the other car that “caused” the accident that injured Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and her father Curtis (Donnell Turner), who is now spending jail time after being found guilty of assaulting Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) believing he was the other driver who caused the accident.
Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi) questions Rocco (Finn Carr), if their first kiss together was “OK?” What will be his answer? Meanwhile, Isaiah continues to question Ava (Maura West), wanting to know where she has been in the last 24 hours that she would have had a very dangerous tick stuck in her scalp? What will she say to get out of the fact that along with Drew (Cameron Mathison), she was burying Jack Brennan’s body in the woods.

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Then, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is seen talking with Sonny (Maurice Benard), where she says, “It’s time to change tactics!” Most likely, she is talking about dealing with Drew’s threats. Meanwhile, Drew is on the warpath and Ava tries to talk him down by saying, “Don’t you think calling the sheriff is a little extreme?” Why does Drew want to call the sheriff?
Finally, in the pick up from last Friday’s cliffhanger where Anna (Finola Hughes) pulled a gun on Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in the middle of nowhere, Anna says, “I’m not going to let you stop me!” Who is she talking to? Is it Jason (Steve Burton) who found out Britt’s location … or Britt herself? Stay tuned.
Now below take a look at the official GH spoilers for the rest of the week.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
An encore presentation of the February 20, 2026 episode honoring the late Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer as loved ones come together to share memories from Luke’s life.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Britt’s life is on the line. Jason makes a desperate plea. Trina is livid. Drew lashes out. Portia and Isaiah are caught off guard.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Willow gets a surprise guest. Josslyn stands her ground. Gio demands answers. Hudson gets an eyeful. Emma gets startling news.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Jason issues a warning. Chase opens up to Dante. Brook Lynn gets a reality check. Trina gets an unwelcome visitor. Emma regrets her actions.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Jason clashes with a loved one. Drew toys with Willow. Valentin fears for Nina. Tracy goes behind Brook Lynn’s back. Jordan makes a revelation.
Check out a preview for tomorrow’s September 8th episode below.
Now let us know, do you think Jason will stop Anna from shooting Britt? Is Drew going to keep Rocco and Scout apart? What will Brook Lynn’s response be to Trina about where she was the night of the accident that Jordan’s car crashed? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
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