Nick Carter's Counterclaim Against Shannon Ruth Allowed to Proceed

Nick Carter's legal battle continues as a Nevada court allows his defamation counterclaim against Shannon Ruth to proceed. Ruth, who accused Carter of raping her in 2001 when she was 17, had her anti-SLAPP motion dismissed by Judge Nancy L. Allf due to insufficient evidence. Carter's counterclaim, filed in February 2023, alleges that Ruth and another accuser, Melissa Schuman, used the #MeToo movement to defame him and extort money. He maintains that it was 'impossible' for the alleged incident to have occurred and presents evidence to counter Ruth's claims, including testimonies from witnesses. The court's ruling permits Carter to continue seeking a summary judgment to dismiss Ruth's allegations while he also pursues a $2.5 million defamation lawsuit against Schuman. This ongoing case highlights the complexities surrounding accusations of sexual assault and the legal ramifications for both parties involved.