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Backstreet Boy Nick Carter is facing a lawsuit accusing him of "sexual battery" for an incident that occurred during the 2001 Backstreet Boys tour.
According to TMZ, Carter is being accused of inviting a fan, Shannon Ruth - who has both autism and cerebral palsy, back to his bus. In court documents obtained by TMZ, Ruth says Carter gave her a "VIP drink" after she asked for apple juice, then other sexual based allegations come into play.
TMZ also reports that Carter has faced rape charges in the past but has not been charged.
A source told TMZ that the accusations are completely untrue. "This accusation is categorically false, Nick is focusing on his family and mourning the death of his brother," the source said.
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