Nick Carter Sued For Rape of Underage, Autistic Fan

Stunning information out of the music world in the present day, as Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has been accused of raping an underage fan in 2001.

In a newly-filed lawsuit and a press convention that was livestreamed on Fb, Shannon “Shay” Ruth alleged that Carter sexually assaulted her after they met backstage at a live performance when she was simply 17 years previous.

Ruth, who’s now 39, lives with autism and cerebral palsy.

She says that Carter took benefit of her susceptible state and mocked her situation after he assaulted her.

“The final 21 years have been full of ache, confusion, frustration, disgrace and self-harm which can be a direct results of Nick Carter raping me,” Ruth mentioned throughout in the present day’s press convention.

“Though I’m autistic and stay with cerebral palsy, I consider that nothing has affected me extra or had a extra lasting influence on my life than what Nick Carter did and mentioned to me,” she continued.

“After he raped me, I bear in mind him calling me a ‘re—-ed bitch’ and grabbing me and leaving bruises on my arm.”

Addressing the query of why she waited greater than 20 years to talk out, Ruth defined that she was petrified of going public.

“Carter tried to scare me into silence … he was nasty and threatening,” she mentioned.

Ruth added that was hesitant to talk out as a result of she believed that she might “go to jail” if she advised her story.

She ultimately got here ahead, she mentioned, within the hope that she would possibly be capable of “cease” Carter from “assaulting extra teenagers and girls” and “maintain Nick Carter accountable.”

“Simply because Nick Carter is a celeb doesn’t imply that he’s excused from his crimes,” the sufferer concluded.

“I’m a survivor and at all times will probably be.”

“Nick Carter has a protracted historical past of abusing ladies,” mentioned Ruth’s legal professional Mark J. Boskovich, including that the music trade allegedly has a historical past of “trying away.”

The lawsuit additionally mentions three different accusers who’re recognized solely as Jane Doe.

“Shay is decided to carry Carter to justice,” Boskovich mentioned.

“She believes it’s price it to guard different ladies.”

Carter and his household have been within the information just lately resulting from the death of Nick’s brother Aaron.

Aaron, who was additionally a well known pop star in his youth, was discovered lifeless within the lavatory of his Lancaster, California dwelling in November.

The singer was simply 34 years previous.

Nick Carter has not but spoken publicly in regards to the allegations in opposition to him.

Carter was previously accused of sexual assault in 2017 by singer Melissa Schuman.

We could have additional updates on this growing story as new data turns into obtainable.