Nevada Judge Allows Nick Carter to Proceed with Counterclaim in Defamation Suit Amid Rape Allegations
Las Vegas, NV — In a significant legal development, a Nevada Supreme Court judge ruled Tuesday that Nick Carter, a singer with the Backstreet Boys, can proceed with his legal counteraction against Shannon “Shay” Ruth, the individual accusing him of sexual assault. This decision marks a pivotal moment in a case that intertwines allegations of sexual assault with claims of defamation. The case revolves around allegations made by Ruth, who claims that Carter raped her in 2001 when she was 17 following a concert where she met him while seeking an autograph. These claims culminated … Read more