India, April 16 -- Sexual assault allegations against Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter are once again making headlines, as a fourth woman has come forward accusing the pop singer of rape. The latest lawsuit, filed by Laura Penley, adds to a troubling pattern of accusations that have followed Nick over the past two decades. While each case is legally distinct, together they paint a larger picture of persistent claims of sexual misconduct dating back to the early 2000s - claims Nick has repeatedly denied. The most recent filing has reignited conversation around the pop star's alleged history of assault, casting fresh scrutiny on a man still idolised by millions during the peak of boy band hysteria.

The first formal lawsuit against Nick w...