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NBC News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff's office over trespassers on his beachfront home
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell filed court documents accusing a Florida sheriff's office of failing to remove beachgoers who trespass on his oceanfront property and is asking a judge to intervene. Littrell's company, BLB Beach Hut LLC, sued for a writ of mandamus, which is a legal request that asks a judge to order the Walton County Sheriff's Office to take action. According to the petition filed last month in a Walton County court, Littrell has attempted to deter people from entering by placing "no trespassing" signs and marking the property line with chairs, small tables, and umbrellas. But beachgoers continue to "antagonize, bully, and harass the Littrell family by regularly, every day, trespassing" on his property, the petition stated. Under Florida law, any sand on a beach below the high tide water mark is considered public, The Associated Press reported. Homeowners with oceanfront property own the sand down to the average high-water line, according to AP, although some counties have passed local ordinances that allow the public to have access to the entire beach. According to property records, the "Everybody" singer purchased his home along the Santa Rosa Beach in 2023 for $3.8 million, The Associated Press reported. Littrell's petition described instances when trespassers have allegedly damaged his property after being asked by the company's staff to leave. The sheriff's office was called to the property on numerous occasions because of trespassers, but has "refused to come to the subject property to enforce the law and remove the trespassers, to charge the trespassers, or to take any action, at all, thereby refusing to do their duty," the filing said. The family was forced to hire private security, according to the petition. "All Brian and his family want is what anyone would want, the right to peaceful enjoyment of their property," his attorney, Peter Ticktin, said in a statement. "The trespassers who are occupying his backyard at will are almost encouraged by a feckless sheriff's department who is not willing to follow the law and tell the trespassers to move off of the private property, the beach, literally, their backyard." "We are not looking to harm anyone. We just want our property back," he said. "We are not insisting that the sheriff lay criminal charges against anyone, unless, of course, they refuse to obey the orders of the sheriff." The sheriff's office said it cannot comment on pending litigation. "The Walton County Sheriff's Office prides itself on handling every situation, call for service, or interaction with professionalism using a customer service approach," a spokesperson said. "This has always been our philosophy and will remain so moving forward."
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Brian Littrell sues sheriff's office for failing to protect private beach
Brian Littrell is suing a Florida sheriff's office for failing to protect his private beach. The Backstreet Boys member filed a lawsuit last month via his BLB Beach Hut, LLC company, in which he alleged the Walton County Sheriff's Office have failed to enforce his private property rights because they didn't kick trespassers off his area of the cost. According to documents seen by Entertainment Weekly, Brian had previously executed a Trespass Authorisation Form, which enabled law enforcement to act in his stead in respect to his property rights and is now seeking a writ of mandamus which would compel government officials and agencies to execute the functions they have been legally mandated to carry out. The 50-year-old singer claimed he and his family had put up 'No Trespassing' signs, as well as attempting to mark out their boundary line with chairs, tables and umbrellas, but despite his efforts, "numerous trespassers have set out to antagonize, bully, and harass the Littrell family." Brian and his wife Leighanne Wallace - who have 22-year-old son Baylee together - hired private security to protect their beach but began to rely on the sheriff's office, which the Quit Playing Games hitmaker alleged had "refused to do their duty". One specific incident is cited in the lawsuit, in which a sheriff's officer was dispatched to remove a trespasser but was allegedly captured on body camera footage telling the member of the public that he "doesn't agree with private beaches" and branding Brian's behaviour "lunacy". Another instance allegedly saw a 911 call handler hang up when a BLB Beach Hut employee called to report a "battery and theft" carried out by an individual who had refused to leave the private area. Brian's lawsuit seeks judicial involvement to force the sheriff's office to act. It cites "unprecedented times" and warns that if the Walton County Sheriff's Office allegedly continues to ignore its duties to the Littrell family beach, "private property and other rights held by Florida citizens will only exist on paper."
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff's office; cites that they failed to 'kick people out' of his private beach—here's what happened!
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is making headlines now, though not for his music. The artist has recently sued the Florida sheriff's office, claiming that they were not able to do their job properly and kick people off his private beach. Brian Littrell sues the sheriff's office The star filed a suit against the Florida sheriff's office on June 19, alleging that the department was unable to fulfill their duty of apprehending trespassers on his beach. As per reports shared by Entertainment Weekly, the singer shared that even after being requested, they were unable to remove people who were trespassing illegally onto his private beach area. It was shared that Littrell filed a Trespass Authorization Form to ensure that this does not happen; however, the sheriff's office was unable to comply with the request. Now, he is seeking a writ of mandamus, which refers to an official court order that directs public officers to do things that they are 'obligated' to do but have not been able to fulfill. More on the case Littrell revealed that he had taken all possible steps to ensure that people do not illegally enter his private beach property. From hanging up 'no trespassing' signs to keep people away. Not only that, but the singer also revealed, as per reports, that he and his family members had even used chairs, tables, and umbrellas to ensure that a boundary line was obvious enough for people to notice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like What Homeowners Should Know About Air Conditioners in 2025 asklayers Learn More Undo Instances of the police not following through with requests were also shared in the report, alleging that when officials were sent to the property to disperse trespassing individuals, they were caught on body camera footage calling Littrell's actions a 'lunacy.' They were unable to fulfill the request and were even recorded admitting that they don't 'agree with private beaches."
New York Post
7 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff's office over beach trespassers
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell says a local Florida sheriff's office isn't doing enough to protect his multimillion-dollar beachfront property from trespassers and is asking a judge for an order commanding deputies to do so. The petition filed last month by Littrell's company in a Florida Panhandle county touches on a perennial tug-of-war between usually-wealthy oceanfront property owners and beach-loving members of the public, especially in Florida, which has 825 miles of sandy beaches. Under Florida law, any sand on a beach below the high tide water mark is public. Many homeowners own the sand down to the average high-water line, though some counties over the decades have passed local ordinances that let the public use otherwise private beaches for sunbathing, fishing and walking if people have historically had access for those purposes. 3 Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell says his local Florida sheriff's office isn't doing enough to protect his multimillion-dollar beachfront property in Santa Rosa Beach from trespassers. Instagram Property records show that Littrell's company purchased the property in Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County in 2023 for $3.8 million. A spokeswoman for the Walton County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that the office doesn't comment on pending litigation. 'The Walton County Sheriff's Office prides itself on handling every situation, call for service, or interaction with professionalism using a customer service approach,' public information officer Lindsey Darby said in an email. 'This has always been our philosophy and will remain so moving forward.' In the petition, Littrell's company said that chairs, umbrellas and small tables had been put out on the beach, as well as 'No Trespassing' signs, to mark it as private property. 3 Any sand on a beach below the high tide water mark is public, according to Florida law. AP But that effort had been in vain 'as numerous trespassers have set out to antagonize, bully, and harass the Littrell family by regularly, every day, trespassing,' according to the petition. The sheriff's office has refused requests to remove trespassers or charge them, and the family has had to hire private security, the petition said. Walton County, which has become home to several famous property owners besides Littrell over the past two decades, has been at the center of a recent fight between private property owners and the public over access to beaches. 3 Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson and AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys perform at the Palomino Stage during the 2025 Stagecoach Festival on April 27, 2025 Getty Images for Stagecoach A 2018 Florida law that stemmed from a Walton County ordinance blocked any local government from passing ordinances dealing with public beach access until affected homeowners were notified, a public hearing was held and a court had determined whether a private beach was historically open to the public. Florida lawmakers this year approved legislation that restored control back to local authorities, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law last month in Santa Rosa Beach, the beach town where Littrell's house is located.
1News
7 days ago
- 1News
Backstreet Boys' singer sues sheriff's office over beach trespassers
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell says a local Florida sheriff's office isn't doing enough to protect his multimillion-dollar beachfront property from trespassers and is asking a judge for an order commanding deputies to do so. The petition filed last month by Littrell's company in a Florida Panhandle county touches on a perennial tug-of-war between usually-wealthy oceanfront property owners and beach-loving members of the public, especially in Florida, which has more than 1300km of sandy beaches. Under Florida law, any sand on a beach below the high tide water mark is public. Many homeowners own the sand down to the average high-water line, though some counties over the decades have passed local ordinances that let the public use otherwise private beaches for sunbathing, fishing and walking if people have historically had access for those purposes. Property records show that Littrell's company purchased the property in Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County in 2023 for US$3.8 million (NZ$6.3 million). A spokeswoman for the Walton County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday that the office doesn't comment on pending litigation. ADVERTISEMENT 'The Walton County Sheriff's Office prides itself on handling every situation, call for service, or interaction with professionalism using a customer service approach,' public information officer Lindsey Darby said in an email. 'This has always been our philosophy and will remain so moving forward.' The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including an Auckland teen seriously ill in Vietnam, Trump slams supporters, and Icelandic volcano prompts evacuations. (Source: 1News) In the petition, Littrell's company said that chairs, umbrellas and small tables had been put out on the beach, as well as "No Trespassing' signs, to mark it as private property. But that effort had been in vain 'as numerous trespassers have set out to antagonise, bully, and harass the Littrell family by regularly, every day, trespassing,' according to the petition. The sheriff's office has refused requests to remove trespassers or charge them, and the family has had to hire private security, the petition said. Walton County, which has become home to several famous property owners besides Littrell over the past two decades, has been at the centre of a recent fight between private property owners and the public over access to beaches. A 2018 Florida law that stemmed from a Walton County ordinance blocked any local government from passing ordinances dealing with public beach access until affected homeowners were notified, a public hearing was held, and a court had determined whether a private beach was historically open to the public. Florida lawmakers this year approved legislation that restored control back to local authorities, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed it into law last month in Santa Rosa Beach, the beach town where Littrell's house is located.
