While Brian Littrell might be lighting up Las Vegas stages with the Backstreet Boys‘ residency, things are heating up for an entirely different reason down in Walton County, Florida. Littrell, 50, is caught in a messy legal battle with the local sheriff’s department over ongoing trespassing on what he insists is his private beach. And if you think it’s just a few rowdy tourists snapping selfies, think again. Brian says the situation has become a threat to his family’s safety.
In an emotional interview with Fox News, Littrell vented his frustration: “They’re coming after my family. They’re coming after my son, they’re coming after my wife.” According to the Florida singer, beachgoers are ignoring posted signs and crossing multiple public beaches just to waltz onto his property, and in some cases, they’re doing it because they know exactly whose beach they’re on.
Littrell isn’t just complaining on social media or ranting in a podcast, he’s taking legal action. His LLC, BLB Beach Hut, filed a lawsuit demanding that the sheriff’s department actually do something about the flood of uninvited guests. And we’re not just talking about putting up some ropes or shooing people away. Brian’s legal team says he’s submitted the required trespass forms and even hired private security, but law enforcement is still refusing to step in.
Backstreet Boys Singer Brian Littrell Fights For Florida Property Rights
This isn’t just some grumpy celebrity wanting privacy. Littrell claims his family’s safety is at risk, and he’s painted a picture of chaos, unauthorized visitors ignoring the law, snatching legal documents from staff, and even mocking property boundaries. According to the lawsuit, one deputy brushed off the entire situation by saying the concept of private beaches was “lunacy.”
Of course, the sheriff’s department has stayed pretty tight-lipped, stating they don’t comment on pending litigation. But they were quick to assure the public that they “pride” themselves on professionalism and a customer service approach.
What’s perhaps most frustrating for Brian is the sense that his celebrity status is fueling the drama. He’s not asking for special treatment, he says, just the same property rights any Florida resident would expect. “It just so happens that I’m famous with the Backstreet Boys,” he said, “People started finding that out, the public is screaming my name, running down, wanting to take pictures, it’s violating property [rights].”
The Singer Is Worried For His Family’s Safety
It’s not just Brian sounding the alarm, either. His attorney, Peter Ticktin, took a political turn in his commentary, blaming what he calls “left-leaning people” who supposedly don’t believe in private ownership. Whether or not that’s a fair take, the underlying message is clear: Littrell and his legal team believe his rights as a homeowner are being ignored—and the people tasked with enforcing them are turning a blind eye.
For now, Littrell’s dream of relaxing beach days with his family remains more fantasy than reality. Between nosy fans, passive deputies, and legal roadblocks, it looks like the pop star’s biggest hits are coming from his courtroom battles instead of the stage.
Brian Littrell seems to just want some peace at his Florida home. While Backstreet Boys fans may be excited to see him, he deserves to feel safe and know his family is taken care of.
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