Nick Carter; Melissa Shuman.
American Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter has launched a counterattack against his accused rape accuser Melissa Schumann, filing a $2.5 million lawsuit in court, accusing her of intentional defamation. The move comes after Melissa Shuman publicly accused Nick Carter of sexual assault in her Santa Monica, Calif., apartment in 2003 last April.
As a member of the Backstreet Boys, Nick Carter officially responded to Melissa's accusations through legal channels. According to court documents, Carter not only firmly denied all sexual assault accusations, but also asked Melissa in the form of a counterclaim to compensate her for US$2.5 million in compensation for the damage to her reputation and business interests.
Back in 2003, Melissa Shuman, who was only 18 years old at the time and the lead singer of the 90s girl group Dream, claimed that she was invited by Nick Carter, who was 22 years old, after filming the teen thriller movie "Hollow" He went to his apartment and was sexually assaulted under the influence of drugs. However, in Carter's countersuit, he insisted that the sexual contact between the two parties was completely consensual and accused Melissa of making the accusations as an attempt to gain attention for her "dwindling acting career."
Carter further pointed out that Melissa first spread false accusations on her blog starting in 2017, and continued to make defamatory remarks in subsequent social media, documentaries and press conferences, spanning nearly seven years until The period from September 2023 to May 2024 was particularly intensive, seriously damaging his public image and business opportunities.
Carter's legal team clearly pointed out in the counterclaim that each of Melissa's accusations lacked factual basis and exceeded the statutory statute of limitations. At the same time, they invoked the "unclean hands" principle, that is, the plaintiff's own misconduct should not Obtain legal remedies. They emphasized that Carter never tried to cover up or evade any responsibility, but resolutely maintained his innocence and reputation.
In addition, Carter also refuted another sexual assault accusation - from Shannon Ruth. Shannon accused Carter of raping her on a tour bus in 2001, when she was 17 years old. Carter also filed a countersuit in Nevada and asked the court for a speedy trial and ruling in his favor on Ruth's allegations.
Faced with Carter’s counterclaim, Melissa’s attorney Karen Bart Menzies issued a statement saying that Carter’s move was just a continuation of his tactics in the Nevada lawsuit and once again highlighted his ability to attack his victims. A consistent response to sexual assault allegations.
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