Nick Carter Sued for 2005 Sexual Assault

Nick Carter, a member of the Backstreet Boys, is facing a new lawsuit filed by a woman named Laura Penly, who alleges he sexually assaulted her in 2005 and knowingly infected her with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), leading to her cervical cancer diagnosis. Penly claims their initially consensual relationship turned abusive when Carter refused to take no for an answer and did not use protection during their encounters. Despite her refusals, Carter allegedly raped her twice and later apologized, asking her to keep silent, suggesting no one would believe her. This lawsuit adds to a series of legal battles for Carter, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault, including Shannon Ruth and Melissa Schuman, though he denies all allegations, describing them as defamatory and baseless. Carter's attorneys have dismissed Penly's claims as part of a conspiracy to damage his reputation, particularly during the Backstreet Boys' career resurgence. Penly is seeking damages and a jury trial, while Carter's legal team has countered that these allegations are part of a coordinated attack against him.