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Prosecutors said the video supported the neighbor’s account and showed no criminal intent, declining to recommend arrest in the battery case.
- Walton County prosecutors declined to recommend an arrest warrant for Kyle Gallagher following a March 22 beach dispute with Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, who submitted video evidence attempting to press battery charges.
- The altercation at Santa Rosa Beach centered on conflicting claims over property rights versus public access, with Littrell alleging Gallagher "struck his hand" and Gallagher claiming he acted on "reflex."
- Deputy Chief Assistant State Attorney Josh Mitchell cited a "lack of criminal intent" in declining the warrant, noting that evidence provided by Littrell matched Gallagher's own account of the events.
- Littrell's attorney, Peter Ticktin, criticized The Walton County Sheriff for failing to enforce the law, stating the singer was "assaulted by a hostile beach protester" and the inaction endangers the community.
- The Littrells previously filed an unrelated civil complaint against Carolyn Barrington Hill in September 2025 seeking $50,000 in damages for alleged trespassing; a judge dismissed that case in February for failing to state a valid claim.
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Who is Brian Litrell, what's his LGBTQ+ stance and is he a Trump supporter?
51-year-old Backstreet Boys member Brian Litrell has been making headlines recently, after a video of him appearing to confront a beachgoer in Florida and use a homophobic slur went viral. The alleged incident took place on March 22 in Walton County, according to Just Jared and local news outlet WMBB. The video, obtained by TMZ, shows Litrell approaching a man identified as Kyle Gallagher; the pair end up arguing and recording each other on thei…
Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell uses video to accuse beachgoer of assault, attempt fails
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) - Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell's attempt to press criminal charges against a beachgoer in front of his property failed this week. News13 obtained the case files, including the video of a confrontation Littrell submitted as evidence. Littrell called 911, claiming someone had committed battery against him on Sunday, March 22. The [...]
Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell claims he was 'struck' by trespasser on Florida property in heated argument
Brian Littrell's confrontation with a man on his private Florida beach ended with a 911 call. His lawyer claims the trespasser struck the Backstreet Boys singer in the face.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Backstreet Boys’ Brian Littrell sparks backlash in fight with alleged trespasser
Littrell got into a heated argument with beachgoer Kyle Gallagher in a tense video
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