Local Sheriff confronts legal action from Backstreet Boys member Brian Littrell.
In a recent development, Brian Littrell, a renowned member of the Backstreet Boys, has taken legal action against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida. The singer has filed a lawsuit alleging that the sheriff's department has failed to enforce property rights laws, specifically on his private beach property.
## Alleged Harassment and Trespassing
The lawsuit claims that numerous trespassers have been entering Littrell's private beach property, despite the presence of "no trespassing" signs, chairs, umbrellas, and small tables demarcating the property lines. These trespassers are alleged to have been "antagonizing, bullying, and harassing" Littrell and his family[1][2][3].
To protect his property and family, Littrell has hired security personnel. However, the persistent trespassing incidents have continued[2][4].
## Alleged Inadequate Response by the Sheriff's Office
The lawsuit asserts that the Walton County Sheriff's Office has refused to enforce trespassing laws at Littrell's property. Despite multiple requests and the execution of a Walton County Trespass Authorization Form, deputies allegedly failed to take any action against the trespassers[1][2][4].
One deputy reportedly expressed disagreement with the concept of private beaches, which Littrell claims indicates a bias against enforcing property rights at his location[1].
## Legal Action
The lawsuit seeks a writ of mandamus, which would compel the sheriff's department to enforce the law and remove trespassers from Littrell's property[2]. The Walton County Sheriff's Office has declined to comment on the pending litigation, stating that they handle every situation with professionalism and a customer service approach[1].
The lawsuit was filed by Littrell's company, BLB Beach Hut, on June 19. It involves the private beach property of Littrell's family. The Littrell family initially relied on a private security service but later sought assistance from the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
[1] Entertainment Weekly [2] TMZ [3] People [4] Variety
The allegations against the Walton County Sheriff's Office escalated as the lawsuit also accuses them of failing to support entertainment industry figures like Brian Littrell, by disregarding the harassment and trespassing incidents on his private beach property by celebrities and their entourage. Surprisingly, the sheriff's department has shown little interest in enforcing property rights laws, as depicted in the persistent instances of inaction despite Littrell's consistent requests for assistance.
