Nick Carter released from prison

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Jan 16 2016 | 1:02 PM IST
The Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, who was arrested for allegedly getting into a fight in a Florida bar, has been released from jail.
The 35-year-old singer was released on Thursday, January 14, reported Aceshowbiz.
Carter left the Monroe County Detention Center in Key West after posting USD 1,500 for attacking a bouncer.
The musician, who wore a Tampa Bay Buccaneers red tank top and shorts, looked happy as he is now free. He remained to be in a neutral expression as he headed to a certain direction.
"I'm just a guy trying to enjoy some vacation time down here in Key West, and the truth will come out," Carter defended himself before being released from jail.
The 35-year-old singer was arrested on Wednesday night. Along with a man named Michael Papayans, Carter reportedly hit a bouncer, who worked at the Hog's Breath Saloon, with a punch.
The two were then restrained by bar security before the police showed up and busted them. According to police report, Carter and his friend were "highly intoxicated.
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First Published: Jan 16 2016 | 1:02 PM IST

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