Nick Carter Sued , for Sexual Battery.<br />'TMZ' reports that the Backstreet Boys member is being sued by Shannon Ruth.<br />Ruth, who has autism and cerebral palsy, <br />alleges that Carter sexually assaulted her in 2001.<br />She was 17 at the time of the alleged incident.<br />Ruth claims that Carter invited her onto the band's tour bus while she was waiting in an autograph line. .<br />He then allegedly gave her "VIP juice," which Ruth believes to have been alcohol, and assaulted her.<br />He then allegedly gave her "VIP juice," which Ruth believes to have been alcohol, and assaulted her.<br />Ruth goes on to say that she threatened <br />to tell people what he allegedly did. .<br />Carter allegedly responded by saying she was a "r******* little b****" and no one would believe her.<br />Sources close to Carter <br />say the accusations aren't true.<br />The lawsuit comes at a time when <br />Carter is still mourning the loss of <br />his brother, Aaron, who died on Nov. 5.<br />The lawsuit comes at a time when <br />Carter is still mourning the loss of <br />his brother, Aaron, who died on Nov. 5.<br />This accusation is categorically false, Nick is focusing on his family and mourning the death of his brother, Source close to Nick Carter, via 'TMZ'
