Nov 2, 2011 12:41am

Justin Bieber’s Team Calls Paternity Suit ‘Malicious,’ ‘Defamatory’

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Justin Bieber’s team is working fast to combat tabloid reports that a young woman filed a paternity suit against the pop star.

“While we haven’t yet seen the lawsuit, it’s sad that someone would fabricate, malicious, defamatory and  demonstrably false claims,” Bieber’s publicist told ABC News late Tuesday. “We will vigorously pursue all available legal remedies to defend and protect Justin against these allegations.”

On Tuesday, Star magazine reported that a 20-year-old California woman filed a paternity suit alleging she got pregnant after having sex with Bieber, 17, backstage at one of his Los Angeles concerts. According to the magazine, the woman now wants Bieber to take a paternity test and “provide adequate support for my baby.”

Bieber is currently dating 19-year-old pop star Selena Gomez.

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Good Lord have you the MEDIA have no other stories to report?

Posted by: Ronald Chupich | November 2, 2011, 1:09 am 1:09 am

She was 20 and he was 17? I BELIEVE that is called unlawful sex with a minor.

Posted by: lucy carmichael | November 2, 2011, 1:11 am 1:11 am

I thought the B was a virgin?

Posted by: Sandy Morrison | November 2, 2011, 1:58 am 1:58 am

17 depending on the State is unlawful sex with a minor. Take the test man, your going to be taking a lot of them so get used to it. its hard being a star, drugs, parties, too many holes for your studliness to fill, but the more you poke around the more you will need to take these tests among others, might as well get a weekly STD seeing as your so sexy lol.

Posted by: extsr2001 | November 2, 2011, 1:59 am 1:59 am

Why do you people get so worked up about stuff like this? This woman just wants her 15 minjutes of fame. You all need to get a life and quit worrying about people you don’t even know and don’t believe everything you hear.

Posted by: sarah | November 2, 2011, 3:27 am 3:27 am

It’s statutory rape lady. Good luck with that.

Posted by: Theophilus | November 2, 2011, 3:32 am 3:32 am

“Good Lord have you the MEDIA have no other stories to report?”

What…there are no other stories on the front page? Nothing about Herman Cain, Greece, Anna Chapman, a foreign CEO who got kicked out of the country after creating American jobs, or Condoleezza Rice commenting on Iraq?’ Nothing like that? No other stories…just Justin Bieber, huh?

Someone needs to get their eyes checked I think…

Posted by: AmericaThePitiful | November 2, 2011, 3:33 am 3:33 am

If this story was true she would either keep the baby news to herself or tell justin in private unless she wants to be arrested for having sex with a minor. She should be fined for wasting time and perjury!

Posted by: J | November 2, 2011, 3:42 am 3:42 am

she was 20 and he was 17 and just now when he is riding the crest of success she comes out with this crap. She should be ashamed of herself she is going to lose and furthermore here in Californa for the most part sex with anyone under 18 boy or girl is Statuory Rape. So she better quit while she is head or open up pandoras Box against her

Posted by: Frederic | November 2, 2011, 3:44 am 3:44 am

Hahaha! This is soooo funny… Beiber is getting his. Fans can make or break you. To be honest why is he so popular by the way. I only know two of his songs.

Posted by: lori! | November 2, 2011, 3:52 am 3:52 am

I make baby, baby, baby O ooooo ooooohhhhhh!!

Posted by: Karl | November 2, 2011, 3:54 am 3:54 am

Actually, 16 is the age of consent. He had full rights to consent to an encounter with a 20 year old.

Posted by: Hah | November 2, 2011, 3:56 am 3:56 am

the Beaver is to into himself, besides girls can’t get girls pregnant! He needs to start looking like a man! Don’t waste our time on this crap.

Posted by: Ptricia Duke | November 2, 2011, 3:57 am 3:57 am

THis whole suit is nonsense! I just got my first big boy hair yesterday!!! right now its just the one hair but I would not want it to fall off due to rapid thrusting movements!

Posted by: Beiber | November 2, 2011, 4:33 am 4:33 am

key words “Provide Adeqaute support for the baby”

Posted by: greg | November 2, 2011, 4:40 am 4:40 am

In his case, I would describe a paternity suit as “reassuring”

Posted by: Not a fan | November 2, 2011, 5:03 am 5:03 am

That woman is lying. Bieber cannot make anyone pregnant. He does not have the tool(s).

Posted by: Smart Alec | November 2, 2011, 5:22 am 5:22 am

Why is Justin wearing glasses without lenses?

Posted by: Laoshir | November 2, 2011, 5:34 am 5:34 am

Now I know why he did not crack a smile and looked so down on DWTS last night!

Posted by: Deb | November 2, 2011, 7:08 am 7:08 am

And Beiber’s people think the issue is? He’s either the father, or he’s not. And a DNA test will prove it one way or the other.

Posted by: Tyrone | November 2, 2011, 7:30 am 7:30 am

Sorry guys but this isn’t likely to meet the critieria for statutory rape. California law requires an age difference of more than 3 years.

Posted by: rigatoni | November 2, 2011, 7:51 am 7:51 am

Whether this is a frivolous story- or whether you love or hate Justin Bieber does not matter. Questioning whether there is anything better to report on is rediculous. Don’t you ever want to hear something different? Granted it would be nice to hear some good news, but at.least this is different. Good luck Justin….

Posted by: Brandy | November 2, 2011, 7:59 am 7:59 am

Is that Justin Bieber or Rachel Maddow?

Posted by: Skilletz | November 2, 2011, 8:06 am 8:06 am

This story & all these comments just made my day. I mean seriously. All yall are being just a little too serious with this. The chick just wants money. Thats all. As for Justin, i highly doubt he’d cheat on Selena. So there.

Posted by: Rayna Patricia | November 2, 2011, 8:19 am 8:19 am

The Biebs getting a girl pregnant?? I do not believe it. Now, if I read that the Biebster and his same sex partner were adopting a little Vietnamese orphan – that I’d probably believe.

Posted by: Alek | November 2, 2011, 8:24 am 8:24 am

Depending on their specific birthdays this may be more than three years.

Posted by: Chronos | November 2, 2011, 8:26 am 8:26 am

We’re constantly told women are more sexually and emotionally mature than men, even at the same age. Even if her story is true, she is the predator here. Not him.

Posted by: January Joe | November 2, 2011, 8:30 am 8:30 am

This person looks very effeminate – a bit like Jennifer Garner.

My guess is the girls wouldn’t have anything to worry about.

Posted by: Aaron Ververs | November 2, 2011, 8:31 am 8:31 am

According to Mariah Yeahter, her encounter with Justin Bieber took place last October 25th. If she did get pregnant, her baby was born at the very end of July or early in August. So why wait three months to pursue child support payments? Interesting her claim pops up on the same day as his new album. Take the DNA test guy., You got nothing to lose.

Posted by: Justin Time | November 2, 2011, 8:36 am 8:36 am

He likes ‘em old.

Posted by: Jiji | November 2, 2011, 8:46 am 8:46 am

Man, I can’t stand looking at this little twerp.

Posted by: Frank Blourtango | November 2, 2011, 9:00 am 9:00 am

All the Bieber haters are the ones who look pathetic. Constant comments about his sexuality, as if being gay is some sort of insult, are, frankly, disgusting. For what it’s worth, I’m a straight, middle-aged father of two boys. My kids like Justin Bieber’s music (they’re young; I hope their tastes will grow as they do, but I’m not going to discourage them from enjoying whatever they want to enjoy at their ages).

And comments about his supposedly “feminine” appearance are equally malicious. He’s a 17-year-old kid, fer cryin’ out loud. He’s not going to look like a man yet, because he’s NOT a man yet. But he’s certainly a good-looking kid, and all of the GUYS who are slamming his looks are clearly just jealous.

On the other hand, all of those who automatically assume that this girl is lying, and that she should not be filing suit, are equally ridiculous. This kid is young and rich, and he’s probably getting laid constantly. I know I would be were I in his position. And if he knocked up some girl, he has a responsibility to pay for the child’s support.

We’ll have to wait and see what happens, but all of those who claim to “know” that the story is false are full of it.

Posted by: ghostwriter | November 2, 2011, 9:04 am 9:04 am

Well said Ghostwriter…….well said!

Posted by: Manda | November 2, 2011, 9:29 am 9:29 am

All I can say is that this woman is disgusting and a moron it’s not like she didn’t know he was 16 when this alleged sex took place! She is obviously after his money! He should press charges on her send her to jail. If the baby turns out to be his, he should keep it & raise him/her as his own. I’m sure his family will be behind him 100%. He will be fine & I don’t think this stupid story will taint his image in any way! I wish him continued success!

Posted by: Eva | November 2, 2011, 9:33 am 9:33 am

Just because she filed a suit does not make it malicious. If she filed it knowing full well he is not the father then it is malicious. If he had sex with this woman he should do a DNA test. If he is the father he should support the child. If by law she is a predtor by having sex with him she should be charged. If he is not the father and he did have sex with her, maybe he should think twice before having sex again until he is ready to be a dad.

Posted by: Donna | November 2, 2011, 9:57 am 9:57 am

Leave it to Bieber.

Posted by: Fred | November 2, 2011, 10:05 am 10:05 am

ABC you appear to hand select most of the posts anymore regardless of if they break your rules.

Posted by: Secondlook | November 2, 2011, 10:05 am 10:05 am

Wait . . . I thought Justin Bieber was a lesbian??

Posted by: sallysmitherene | November 2, 2011, 10:13 am 10:13 am

Who cares?????? He has the money….if he danced, then he needs to pay the piper….like everyone else. Fame went straight to his head and now he thinks he can have anyone and everyone….obviously.

Posted by: Jan | November 2, 2011, 10:51 am 10:51 am

POSTED BY: EVA | NOVEMBER 2, 2011, 9:33 AM All I can say is that this woman is disgusting and a moron it’s not like she didn’t know he was 16 when this alleged sex took place! She is obviously after his money! ===If this did take place we know what he was after…LOL.

Posted by: wact1 | November 2, 2011, 11:16 am 11:16 am

Nice of her to admit to committing rape of a minor.

California “statutory rape”, under Penal Code 261.5, takes place when any person engages in sexual intercourse with a person under 18 (commonly referred to as unlawful sex with a minor).

Posted by: ohpuleeze | November 2, 2011, 11:34 am 11:34 am

They are only three years apart, she is under 21, and if you will notice, she filed six days after the one year statue of limitations expired for sexual misdemeanor. She obviously has a lawyer helping her avoid statutory rape charges (probably from early on in her pregnancy) and I for one wouldn’t be surprised if this is true. This isn’t just a tabloid story, it’s a lawsuit, and she’s risking perjury if she’s proven wrong.

Posted by: J. Jones | November 2, 2011, 11:51 am 11:51 am

A couple of years from now were going to find out that Justin Bieber is as GAY as a three dollar bill and that this story was leaked by his people to throw the media off the truth. Just like Ricky Martin.Not that there is anything wrong with that.

Posted by: vinchenz | November 2, 2011, 12:00 pm 12:00 pm

@ J. Jones: We don’t need a couple of years… a couple of minutes from now is all it takes to reveal (not surprisingly) that the “Beeb” is as flamey as Richard Simmons (not that there’s anything wrong with that!)

Posted by: Paula Derry | November 2, 2011, 12:16 pm 12:16 pm

Publicity hound, that is what this woman is. If it’s true or false, she doesn’t look good. If it’s false, she should be arrested for wasting the state’s time and resources.

Posted by: Troy Wood | November 2, 2011, 12:25 pm 12:25 pm

You know I can’t stand Bieber’s music at all… I think he has only a smidgen of talent and there are tons of more people with a LOT more talent than him and not making money off of it. HOWEVER, all that to the side, if this woman is lying then this is horrible. Defaming someone’s character and possibly causing a split with his current girlfriend is just tasteless.

Posted by: Rawse | November 2, 2011, 12:41 pm 12:41 pm

DNA test. Any chance after a DNA test that we can hear the last of it? Geez, with all the problems of the world, now we have to be inundated with this mass hysteria?

Posted by: jonnie | November 2, 2011, 12:51 pm 12:51 pm

DNA will tell that tale. He can afford child support which is good. I thought he was gay boy that hasn’t realized it yet.

Posted by: LW | November 2, 2011, 1:17 pm 1:17 pm

I am not sure what is funnier, the fact he actually knew how, or that it only took 30 seconds! :)

Posted by: Tina | November 2, 2011, 1:29 pm 1:29 pm

Hmm, an adult having intercourse with a minor. Sounds like rape in the rest of the real world…

Posted by: Dave | November 2, 2011, 1:45 pm 1:45 pm

This is real simple. Anyone heard of a paternity test? Maury Povich is probably foaming at the mouth to get them on his show. Get it done and move on. This is not news.

Posted by: sage59 | November 2, 2011, 1:47 pm 1:47 pm

According to Cali law, she’s a rapist.

Posted by: gweb | November 2, 2011, 1:52 pm 1:52 pm

To avoid catching Bieber fever, wash and disinfect your hands thoroughly … THEN GROW UP!!

Posted by: Steve-O | November 2, 2011, 2:00 pm 2:00 pm

Justin Beiber? I thought this was Hillary Swank in Boys Don’t Cry!

Posted by: GIBB | November 2, 2011, 3:36 pm 3:36 pm

Honestly, I do not know whether this story is true or not and could honestly care less. But, I think this is another publicity stunt to get back on top again. That Cody Simpson kid is taking his once known fame so they have to pull something like this. OR the women wants to have her 15 minutes of fame. Either one. You guys don’t really believe everything in tabloids…right?

Posted by: Rebecca | November 2, 2011, 4:06 pm 4:06 pm

Justin Beiber or not, if this baby mama is claiming to have had sex with a 16 year old boy and it turns out to be true she ought to be brought up on charges of child rape – sounds like a desperate single mom trying to make a quick buck.

Posted by: Judy | November 2, 2011, 4:11 pm 4:11 pm

inow justin would not do that and he love me so she bertter backoff okay so stop say that

Posted by: kirshanw | November 2, 2011, 4:22 pm 4:22 pm

Bieber is a girl in little boys clothes. Two girls can’t impregnate anyone.

Posted by: banders | November 2, 2011, 4:33 pm 4:33 pm

THAT 20 YEAR OLD LADY WAS OBVIOULY DOIN DRUGS OR WAS DRUNK BECAUSE SHE IS CRAZY TO THINK JUSTIN BIEBER WOULD WANT TO HAVE A BABY WITH HER!

Posted by: megan | November 2, 2011, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

are u people dumb. Talking about statutory rape and how she’s a rapist, like she gives a damn!
The fool here is bieber going in bare back. Now he will understand the draconian paternity bite especially in California. She’s set for life
I know its hard for people to believe sweet ol justin bieber could EVER do such a thing! I mean he’s so sweet with that selena gomez and .. aaaaawwwwwww

Posted by: Bounja | November 2, 2011, 4:39 pm 4:39 pm

Has Justin been keeping his tool in the shed or not?

Posted by: eddie | November 2, 2011, 5:05 pm 5:05 pm

Perhaps legislation can be passed that would make unlawful the practice of a performer personally picking a fan out of the audience during the performance and then having her come backstage afterward the show.

Posted by: Robert Holt | November 2, 2011, 5:25 pm 5:25 pm

It’s an open secret that Bieber’s gay–he has no actual interest in girls and so wouldn’t secretly have sex with this woman.

Posted by: DanielThorn | November 2, 2011, 6:44 pm 6:44 pm

she didn’t have have an intercourse with justin bieber. he’s famous its actually takes alot to get up close and personal to a celebrity.and hes 17 and shes 20 i know for a fact he has more sence than she does.

Posted by: mark | November 2, 2011, 8:10 pm 8:10 pm

LOL! She just admitted to having sex with a minor? HAR! HAR! HAR!! What a piece of white trash.

Posted by: MPA | November 2, 2011, 9:39 pm 9:39 pm

im gonna cry if he’s seriously the father, cos i love him & i look up to him everyday. so im just gonna keep praying & hoing it’s not his. /;

Posted by: bailey | November 2, 2011, 10:31 pm 10:31 pm

JB is Canadian. Canadians do not have sex until 25. It is in our constitution. We must all attempt to speak French and never have sex until 25 …

Posted by: tychicum | November 2, 2011, 10:38 pm 10:38 pm

Really? Because listening to him, I’d never have thought he had it in him. (Maybe they HAVE dropped and it is just that insidious, disgusting synth they use on EVERY such tween/teen/20-something product nowadays).

Sorry dear daughter of 12…..but then again, I really don’t mind you losing any respect for someone who spouts off half-baked, religious and/or anti-choice views anyway AND sings crap.

All that said, who knows if this is true or not. As I have told my dear daughter, don’t believe everything you hear, see on the t.v./internet/read….99.9% of such celebrity fodder is B.S. planted by their own AGENTS to keep them in the headlines (notice how much Justin’s been there lately? And now THIS? Hmmmm….My BS meter is flashing).

Posted by: Raven | November 3, 2011, 3:21 am 3:21 am

P.S. what’s sad to me is that so many young people look up to 15 minute idols like this and can actually be devastated by nonsense like this.

Please, young people, stop allowing yourself to be marketed to, find your own SERIOUS role models (who’ve accomplished something other than being cute and packaged for your consumption via music, t.v., the movies, clothing and accessories) and create/be YOURSELF!

The world (which you are on the verge of inheriting/ruling) needs your individuality, intelligence and personal creativity….If you become nothing more than corporate/celebrity pawns, we are all doomed.

Who CARES who Justin Beiber is dating or if he had sex or not or fathered a child? (though if it turns out he WAS having sex and/or fathered a child, you should kick his butt for being a big fat HYPOCRITE, for selling YOU the virgin thing while partaking himself. Not that there’s anything WRONG with “the virgin thing”, in itself…a perfectly valid option…but big fat LIARS and HYPOCRITES don’t get a pass, imo).

Posted by: Raven | November 3, 2011, 3:38 am 3:38 am

It doesn’t matter if your: Famous, Canadian, Race, Gender, Age, we are all human and have faults whether they are seen or not so this can happen to anybody at anytime. So the truth will come out in time it’s always best to plan and prepare never act on an impulse unless your life depends on it!

Posted by: The results are in......... | November 3, 2011, 10:52 am 10:52 am

this is stupid but you guys need to get a life

its none of our business its their’s they should stop publishing it around the internet and stuff

if it his baby then let him handle it if not move on there things going on in the world other then this.i might not be a big fan but i hope she not lying because the girl is going to reunion her life

Posted by: kennedi fisher | November 3, 2011, 6:50 pm 6:50 pm

does anybody notice how familiar this is? THEY DID THIS TO MICHEAL JACKSON TOO!! ITS FOR THE MONEY!!

Posted by: luvjelena | November 3, 2011, 7:44 pm 7:44 pm

Im gonna laugh is this is true :) Lol.

Posted by: Wow. | November 3, 2011, 7:47 pm 7:47 pm

He can clear things up if he gives a DNA sample and it comes out negative. It is that simple.

Posted by: paperloader | November 4, 2011, 6:06 pm 6:06 pm

i would have to ? the mental state of the girl that would have sex with him #2 would not be surprised if its true #3 she was what 18 or 19 he was 16 or 17 wow big age deference should not be a big deal really hes a star and probably not the first time hes been with a girl hes probably had bear wine or Evan had the hard stuff its what they do

Posted by: chiefs | November 4, 2011, 9:17 pm 9:17 pm

There always seem o be a controversial story or some form of media hypoe whenever an album is about to be released…when is JB new album to be released does any one know ???? Hmmmpphhh

Posted by: Kriss | November 5, 2011, 2:16 pm 2:16 pm

Love the post, have to do some more research ont he subject though.

Posted by: Jody Maclaren | November 5, 2011, 6:11 pm 6:11 pm

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*wipes tear from eye* Oh that’s brilliant.

Posted by: Jack | November 5, 2011, 6:51 pm 6:51 pm

So his steady date Gomez will she to be slapped with statutory charges too

Posted by: Krinderhagen | November 6, 2011, 12:46 pm 12:46 pm

did they, or do they, now, care a litle bit about each other or just one nite,
whatever
what about that little kid , everybody comes from somewhere ,
she knows where and what with whom at the time honestly, just maybe everyone , just wait and let them work it out if need be. or hope things donot hurt the child money ok fine do you think thats everthing, wrong yes is needed but look athe jackson children dad would be better than only money

Posted by: rubynky | November 6, 2011, 8:14 pm 8:14 pm

i think tis news about justin beiber is completly insane why would he want ot impregnate a 20 year old woman when he has selena gomez and if this is true really she would be the one getting in trouble because basically she raped him because he is underage

Posted by: angela | November 8, 2011, 8:24 pm 8:24 pm

I think this is strange. I know justin isn’t the father and frankly I don’t think he should have to take a DNA test to prove it. His word should be enough and obviously it’s a hell no. If you’ve seen this his movie, which isnt bad by the way, he’s a kid and an incredibily humble one and I don’t think it’s in his character to do that. Of course I don’t know him but his mama didnt raise no fool and I know for certain this Is false. Course I’m a ,and I quote, “Crazed fourteen year old girl.” who MUST be in love with Justin! If you didn’t already know, you can be a fan of someone’s music and not think your going to marry them one day AND be a fourteen year old girl.

Posted by: Tori | November 11, 2011, 10:55 pm 10:55 pm

That’s definitely not true. Even if it was she would get arrested for statuory rape. So he should just take the test he’s got nothing to lose.

Posted by: katie | November 13, 2011, 6:32 pm 6:32 pm

OMG I CANT BELIVE THAT HE WOULD DO THAT CAUSE I DIDENT KNOW HE WAS LIKE THAT WELL WHATEVER IF HE DID DO THAT HE MITE LOSE A LOT OF FANS HE SCREWED IT UP HIMSELF IF U RELLY DID WELL TO BAD FOR HIM I LOVE JUSTIN THO I LLOK UP TO HIM BUT I DONT RELLY KNOW ANY MORE CAUSE IM NOT GONNA HAVE SEX RIGHT NOW LOL ;) BUT ANYWAYS IF I FIND OUT HE DID DO THAT I WILL BE SO UPSET WITH HIM BUT I WILL STILL LIKE HIM CAUSE I LOVE HIM AND HIS MUSIC AND HIS LOOKS

Posted by: cierra | November 24, 2011, 9:20 pm 9:20 pm

oh my god. Why won’t Bieber accept to take some tests?? He has nothing to lose if it turns out that he isn’t the father, and this whole thing will be over. And since he keeps talking about how innocent he is, the best move is just to TAKE THE STUPID TEST.

Posted by: Sara | December 2, 2011, 1:02 pm 1:02 pm

first she should not have had sex with a minor should beibers team be considering that and filing charges. second to all those who is jealous of his fame and fortune.. stop hating no one knows that hes drug and drinking or drugs unless u were there with him.

Posted by: melony moffett | December 30, 2011, 2:55 pm 2:55 pm

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