Ricky Martin sues nephew who accused him of sexual abuse

Puerto Rican pop star Ricky Martin has sued his nephew following false accusations of sexual assault against the singer.

Martin's nephew, identified as Dennis Sánchez Martin, accused his uncle of sexual abuse, which has since been recanted.

The lawsuit alleges that Martin has been persecuted, besieged, harassed, stalked, and extorted by his troubled nephew for economic reasons. 

It further alleges that if the nephew doesn't obtain any financial benefit, he would continue to assassinate the reputation and integrity of the artist.

Martin's lawyers said the accusation cost him at least $10 million in lost income as a result of canceled contracts and projects, as well as $20 million in damages to his reputation.