2003
   • Melissa Schuman alleges an incident involving Nick Carter took place.
   • No police report or legal complaint filed at the time.

2017
   • Schuman publicly accuses Carter of sexual assault in a blog post.
   • Carter denies the allegation, stating the encounter was consensual.

2022
   • Shannon Ruth files a lawsuit accusing Carter of misconduct.
   • Carter files a countersuit for defamation, asserting Ruth was coached by Schuman and her father.
   • Ruth’s legal team attempts to dismiss Carter’s countersuit.

2023
   • Carter’s legal team challenges the credibility of the claims and the coordination behind the allegations.
   • No criminal charges are filed by authorities.

2024
   • Carter continues to pursue legal remedies for reputational damage.
   • Media coverage remains active, though no court findings of liability or guilt have been made against him.

2025
   • No active criminal investigations or findings of wrongdoing.
   • Carter maintains his innocence and continues to defend himself through legal avenues.