Nick Carter, a member of the Backstreet Boys, is under growing scrutiny as a fourth woman, Lauren Penly, has come forward with allegations of rape. She claims he raped her twice in 2005 and infected her with STDs, leading to a cervical cancer diagnosis. Penly is suing Carter for sexual assault and emotional distress, seeking $15,000 in damages and requesting a jury trial. Carter's legal team denies the allegations, stating he does not recall meeting Penly during the brief relationship.
"It takes profound courage and resilience for survivors of sexual assault to publicly come forward in pursuit of justice, particularly in the music industry that has long fostered a pervasive environment of sexual exploitation."
"A legal representative for Carter did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment Wednesday but denied Penly's allegations in a statement shared with several outlets."
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