UPDATE: The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said that it is currently reviewing a sexual assault accusation against Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, according to Deadline. *** Melissa Schuman, former member of teen-pop group Dream, has accused Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter of rape. In a detailed blog post, …
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