Ricky Martin is due to appear in Puerto Rico court on Thursday over harassment claims against him

 

Singer Ricky Martin is due to appear in a Puerto Rico court on Thursday, where a judge will decide whether to extend a restraining order issued by Martin to a man who harassed him, which the pop icon denied, Reuters reported. 

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Judge Raiza Kazigas issued the order on July 2 after the man filed a domestic violence complaint in which he said he feared for his safety because Martin refused to accept his decision to end a seven-month romantic relationship. Had done it.

The man said Martin continued to call him and roamed outside his residence.

One of Martin's attorneys, Joaquin Monserrate, said in a telephone interview, "We are dealing with this issue diligently, and we will be ready in court on Thursday."

Monserrate said the complaint was civil and that no criminal charges were filed against Martin.

As per domestic violence rules, the person's name has not been released.

The restraining order expires on July 21.

Martin, who rose to fame in the 1990s with hits like Livin' La Vida Loca, wrote on Twitter on July 3 that the order was obtained under "completely false allegations", saying That he cannot comment further as it is a legal matter. , - Reuters