Nick Carter Sued , for Sexual Battery.
'TMZ' reports that the Backstreet Boys member is being sued by Shannon Ruth.
Ruth, who has autism and cerebral palsy,
alleges that Carter sexually assaulted her in 2001.
She was 17 at the time of the alleged incident.
Ruth claims that Carter invited her onto the band's tour bus while she was waiting in an autograph line. .
He then allegedly gave her "VIP juice," which Ruth believes to have been alcohol, and assaulted her.
He then allegedly gave her "VIP juice," which Ruth believes to have been alcohol, and assaulted her.
Ruth goes on to say that she threatened
to tell people what he allegedly did. .
Carter allegedly responded by saying she was a "r******* little b****" and no one would believe her.
Sources close to Carter
say the accusations aren't true.
The lawsuit comes at a time when
Carter is still mourning the loss of
his brother, Aaron, who died on Nov. 5.
The lawsuit comes at a time when
Carter is still mourning the loss of
his brother, Aaron, who died on Nov. 5.
This accusation is categorically false, Nick is focusing on his family and mourning the death of his brother, Source close to Nick Carter, via 'TMZ'