Nick Carter Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit Over Allegations of STD Transmission

Nick Carter, member of the Backstreet Boys, is facing allegations of sexual assault from Laura Penly, who claims she was assaulted by him in 2004 when she was 19. According to Penly's lawsuit, their relationship initially involved consensual encounters, but turned non-consensual when Carter allegedly forced himself on her during a visit to his apartment, rejecting her requests for protection. She alleges that this assault led to her contracting multiple sexually transmitted diseases, including HPV, which later resulted in a diagnosis of Stage 2 cervical cancer. Penly is the fourth woman to make such allegations against Carter, who has denied all claims, describing them as baseless. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $15,000 and includes claims of long-term emotional and physical trauma stemming from the incidents. The situation has drawn significant media attention, as Carter's legal team continues to contest the allegations.