“My priority is to heal,” the singer says in his first message to fans.
Ricky Martinhas broken his silence hours after hisnephew withdrew allegations of incest and harassmentagainst him Thursday.
It has been devastating for me, for my family, for my friends.
Ricky Martin.Phillip Faraone/Getty Images
I don’t wish this upon anybody."
Martin said he wished his nephew, 21, the best.
“To the person that was claiming this nonsense, I wish him the best.
His priority now is “to heal,” adding, “And how do I heal?
“I cannot wait to be back on stage,” said the singer.
Thank you to all of my friends.
Thank you to all the fans who always believed in me.
You have no idea the strength that you gave me with every comment you wrote on social media.
I wish you love and light.”
His nephew alleged they dated for seven months, accusations Martin has vehemently denied.
The idea is not only untrue, it is disgusting.”
Martin would have faced up to 50 years in prison if convicted.
The singer issued a statement through his local attorneys following the development.
“This was never anything more than a troubled individual making false allegations with absolutely nothing to substantiate them.
