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Ricky Martin sues nephew, alleges million-dollar losses

SAN JUAN: Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) filed a lawsuit against his nephew, accusing him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages stemming from false allegations of sexual abuse.

Martin's lawyers said the claim by the nephew, which he has since recanted, has cost the singer millions of dollars in lost income.

Ricky Martin poses for a photo in Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan on Jan. 27, 2020. AP PHOTO