Aaron's Mom Lashes Out
The Aaron Carter mess just got messier.
Just days after the pop-singing younger brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter fired mother Jane as his comanager, sued her for allegedly taking $100,000 from his bank account without permission, and announced he's filing for legal emancipation, Jane Carter is firing back.
"I did not want to involve the press in these unfortunate and very private family issues," she said in a statement Tuesday. "However, since [estranged husband] Bob released his irresponsible statement to reporters last week, I felt that it was necessary to state the facts rather than make false allegations designed to hurt me, my family and my son's career. I am confident that the truth will come to light in a court of law."
In a not-so-heartwarming tale just in time for the holidays, the kid crooner best known for such Disney Radio confections as "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)" and "That's How I Beat Shaq," issued a statement on Friday saying he felt "betrayed" by his mother and announced his plans to sever all ties with her.
The family feuding began when his parents separated over the summer following an argument at the family's Florida home in which father Bob allegedly struck Jane. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. According to Aaron and Bob, after the couple initiated divorce proceedings, an accountant conducting an audit of their assets discovered that Jane had tapped a portion of the teen idol's earnings from his solo tour and signed a promissory note for the missing funds.
Aaron, who now lives with his dad and just released the best-of album Most Requested Hits last month, said that he was also angered when his mom barred Bob from seeing all but one of his recent live shows.
The couple, who are battling for legal custody of their children, have unleashed a volley of accusations against one another.
According to her Florida marital attorney, Timothy D. Lucero, Jane was granted legal guardianship over Aaron in August, but claims her authority was constantly undermined by her ex who wrongfully withheld physical custody of the popster.
"The divorce hearing and the domestic violence case are both on track and I am looking forward to all the facts coming out," said Jane. "Most importantly, I am concerned about the emotional pain and suffering this conflict is having on our five children who I adore and love unconditionally."
Jane Carter also accused Bob of using the divorce to get hold of Aaron's bank account.
"I believe Bob's character assassination of me is simply a desperate attempt to gain sole custody of Aaron, to control Aaron's money and therefore attempt to cover up Bob's mismanagement of funds," added Jane. "I am a devoted mother and I am focused on doing what's best for my children."
For Jane Carter, what's best for the kids has usually been the spotlight. As the head of Spectra Management, the family matriarch claims to be the "sole day-to-day manager" of Aaron's career since he was seven years old, never mind Bob. She also said she's been the guiding force behind launching daughter Leslie's career as a budding pop princess.
In recent years, Jane Carter has also written two New York Times bestsellers, The Heart and Soul of Nick Carter: Secrets Only a Mother Knows and Aaron Carter: The Little Prince of Pop: The Real Inside Scoop from his Mom.
Now, despite the acrimonious family squabbles, Jane says she's determined to carry on.
"My family will survive this and our ties will be stronger than ever," she says. "Furthermore, this situation will not hold me back from pursuing my personal and professional goals."
Jane Carter said she's seeking new talent for her management company and plans to write another book--this one detailing the inside story of her family.
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