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Brian Littrell Did Not Use Homophobic Slur Against Beachgoer, New Video Shows
Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell
Did Not Shout Gay Slur in Beach Altercation
… Uncensored Video Shows
Published
Uncensored video obtained by TMZ shows Brian Littrell did not use a gay slur against a beachgoer he accused of assaulting him on his beachfront property.
Watch the clip … the Backstreet Boy appears to say, “You want to be gay?” and then call the man — identified as Kyle Gallagher — a “p***y.” Brian never uses the homophobic f-word, as previously reported.
Yes, Brian cursed at the guy, but there were no epithets hurled during the confrontation. However, both men did accuse the other of being “gay” as they described the situation.
Brian’s attorney, Peter Ticktin, tells TMZ … “The claim that Mr. Littrell used a homophobic slur is false. The full video of the encounter shows unequivocally that no such language was used. Sexual orientation played no role in this incident, and any suggestion otherwise is knowingly false. Mr. Littrell and his family purchased what they saw as their dream home, only to discover an ongoing pattern of trespassing and harassment targeting private property owners along their and their neighbors’ stretch of beach. These actions are not about public access, public beaches exist on both sides of the neighborhood and remain open and uncrowded. Instead, certain individuals appear intent on challenging the very concept of private property rights. It is deeply troubling that these incidents have been allowed to escalate due to a lack of enforcement by the local Sheriff’s office. Homeowners are entitled to safety and privacy on their own property, and Mr. Littrell is no exception.”
As we reported, Littrell tried to press battery charges against Gallagher, but prosecutors decided not to after the video appeared to back up Gallagher’s side of what happened.
In the affidavit, Littrell reportedly accused Gallagher of striking his hand and claiming Gallagher “was belligerent and disturbing the peace.” Gallagher told cops he was just “startled” by Littrell holding his phone so close to his face.
Bottom line … no battery and no slurs, but still a very heated situation.