The past continues to haunt Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter, as a fourth woman has come forward with serious accusations of sexual assault and sexually transmitted disease transmission.
Filed in Los Angeles by Laura Penly, the lawsuit alleges two separate assaults occurred in 2005 when she was just 19 years old—both at Carter’s Los Angeles apartment.
As Carter continues to publicly deny all claims, this new legal battle threatens to further damage his image and amplify questions surrounding accountability in the music industry.
🔍 Who Is Laura Penly, and What Does the Lawsuit Say?
According to court documents, Penly says she met Carter in 2004, and what began as a consensual relationship quickly took a darker turn.
She alleges that Carter refused to use protection despite her explicit requests, telling her he was “clean.” The suit accuses Carter of two separate sexual assaults in 2005, during which Penly says she clearly expressed her desire not to engage in sex—yet was allegedly ignored and forcibly assaulted.
The second incident, which allegedly took place weeks later, followed a nearly identical pattern, reinforcing Penly's claims of coercion, manipulation, and abuse of power.
🧬 Health Fallout and Emotional Trauma
Perhaps most disturbing are Penly’s claims that Carter knowingly transmitted STDs to her, including HPV, chlamydia, and gonorrhoea.
She says she had no previous history of unprotected sexual activity, and later developed cervical cancer—which she directly attributes to these infections.
Penly is suing for:
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Sexual battery
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Intentional infliction of emotional distress
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Negligent infliction of emotional distress
She claims the trauma has had a lifelong emotional, physical, and psychological impact.
🗣️ “No One Will Believe You”: Penly Recounts Intimidation
The lawsuit states that after the alleged assaults, Carter warned her to stay quiet, allegedly saying “No one will believe you.”
Penly also claims that Carter apologized privately and requested to see her again—behavior that she sees as both manipulative and dismissive of the trauma she endured.
💼 Carter’s Legal Team Responds
Nick Carter’s attorneys responded swiftly, calling the claims “unfounded and false.”
In a statement, they described Penly as having a “documented history of financial and legal trouble,” citing past bankruptcy filings and fraud-related lawsuits.
They added, “This is just more of the same nonsense,” and maintained that Carter has no recollection of ever meeting Penly.
🔁 A Pattern or a Pile-On?
This marks the fourth sexual assault lawsuit filed against Nick Carter, joining other accusers who have stepped forward since 2022.
While Carter has consistently denied wrongdoing, critics argue that the recurring pattern of allegations cannot be ignored.
In the #MeToo era, the music industry continues to reckon with its history of silencing victims and protecting high-profile stars at the cost of truth.
🧠 What This Means Moving Forward
The legal process will determine the outcome, but one thing is clear: the voices of women like Laura Penly are no longer being buried or brushed off.
This case adds another chapter to Carter’s legal saga, one that could reshape his legacy—and potentially set a precedent for how abuse and health-related accusations are handled in future celebrity lawsuits.
📣 Final Thoughts
Whether you're a fan or a skeptic, this latest lawsuit surrounding Nick Carter demands attention.
In a world where public opinion often sways faster than legal outcomes, the balance between truth, justice, and celebrity protection is once again being put to the test.
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