Justin Bieber's Paternity Suit Dropped By Fan Who Claimed 30-Second Sexual Encounter With Star

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The Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 16/11/11 10:17 GMT Updated: 16/11/11 11:43 GMT

Justin Bieber's week just got a whole lot better with news that the paternity suit brought against him by a fan has been dropped, according to TMZ.com

The 17-year-old superstar had agreed to take a paternity suit, following Mariah Yeater's claims that she had become pregnant following a brief encounter - 30 seconds to be precise - with him after a concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

However, his lawyers always called the claims "fabricated and vindictive".

TMZ.com report that lawyers acting for the 20-year-old woman have withdrawn the lawsuit, which demanded the star take a DNA test, and pay monthly maintenance for her four-month-old son.

Bieber made it clear it was business as usual following the initial suit, appearing at the MTV EMA Awards in Belfast last week, turning on the Christmas lights in West London and escorting his girlfriend Selena Gomez on a romantic tour of Paris.

But, his good humour apparently deserted him in London yesterday, where he was caught giving paparazzi a defiant finger-gesture as he left a Knightsbridge restaurant.

Here is our Slideshow of the superstar whose wholesome image has been quickly restored...

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  • Musicians Usher, left, and Justin Bieber arrive at the 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

  • Musicians Usher, left, and Justin Bieber arrive at the 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 28, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

  • Justin Bieber performs at the Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam Concert in Miami Beach, Florida.

  • Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber performs with Drake at the Juno Awards Sunday, April 18, 2009

  • Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs live in concert during the NRJ showcase on the 1st floor of the Eilffel Tower in Paris, France

  • Paris Jackson and Justin Bieber during a ceremony honoring the late Michael Jackson with Hand and Footprints in Cement, held at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, on January 26, 2012, in Los Angeles.

  • Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs live during a showcase at the Universale Headquaters in Paris, France.

  • Justin Bieber arrives at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

  • Justin Bieber poses for photographs before a personal appearance at HMV in Westfield, west London. Over 1,500 fans turned up to try and meet the singer.

  • Justin Bieber performs live on stage at the Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas.

  • Canadian singer-songwriter Justin Bieber visits LIVE@Much in Toronto on Monday, Oct. 5, 2009. The Canadian Press Images/Christian Lapid

  • Justin Bieber and his girlfriend Selena Gomez

  • Justin Bieber with one of his idols, Sean Kingston

  • Justin Bieber with one of his many lady-friends, Kim Kardashian

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  • L-R: Smokey Robinson, Prince Michael Jackson Jr., Prince Michael Jackson II aka Blanket, Paris Jackson and Justin Bieber during the Michael Jackson Hand and Footprint Ceremony with the children of Michael Jackson making the impressions using shoes and sequined glove once worn by Michael Jackson, held at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California on January 26, 2012.

  • Canadian singer Justin Bieber arrives at the Cannes festival palace, to take part in the NRJ Music awards ceremony, in Cannes, southeastern France, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)

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03:04 AM on 11/19/2011
going to take care of this matter out of the court and out of the public eye,,,, money talks, story continues in 20 years when the kid is grown
11:10 PM on 11/17/2011
Tribute to Justin Bieber!!!
http://youtu.be/YGK4Gw3bfKw
08:05 PM on 11/17/2011
30 second encounter?

Maybe this girl doesn't know how babies are made?
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Thismortalcoil
Science is the poetry of reality
07:34 PM on 11/17/2011
Just seen that Justin's legal team are saying that he is going to go ahead and have a DNA test, although a date hasn't been set yet.

I believe it is the only logical thing to do if he is innocent.

As a performer who's fan base is mainly teenage girls, his reputation is worth millions to him so a test would be money very well spent.
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Paul Wagland
Resistance is fertile
06:17 PM on 11/17/2011
This has pay-off written all over it.

On another note, can I just point out that a 17-year-old boy in his position, with his money and looks, who is not making the most of the 'opportunities' life can offer would have to be the weirdest, messed-up no-hoper in history.

He just needs to learn how to 'cover up' before the deed, rather than afterwards.
08:06 PM on 11/17/2011
why does this have "pay-off" written all over it?

if beiber openly agreed to participate in a paternity test, and he continues to denounce the claim, then why would he pay this girl off?
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Paul Wagland
Resistance is fertile
09:43 AM on 11/18/2011
Because him 'openly agreeing' to the paternity test and then her going quiet is exactly the terms of the pay off agreement. In his place most innocent people would have demanded the right to make the paternity test public. In my opinion anyway!
10:41 AM on 11/17/2011
I think we all guessed he wasn't the father.
He's not even shaving yet, is he?
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Latzy von Biron
Just living is not enough.
10:25 AM on 11/17/2011
I don't now much about who this Jesus Beaver kid is anyways, but what I would like to see happen though is - for his solicitors to sue her all the way to Antarctica and back, to teach her some sense and common decency, and hope the other silly girls out there don't threat innocent people with nonsensical false accusations and demands for money.
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PiperSniper
01:43 PM on 11/17/2011
Quite possible this girl has some mental issues. Not that unusual anymore for someone to make outrageous claims against a another in the spotlight. I feel sorry for her but mostly for her child.
08:08 PM on 11/17/2011
when is the last time that causing someone undue financial ruin was able to teach them "sense and common decency"?

and what in the world is your sense of "common decency" if you want to "sue her all the way to Antarctica and back"?

that's just demented.
07:31 AM on 11/17/2011
To all the Bieb Fans out there that think the suit being dropped means that he's not the baby daddy - I hate to be captain obvious, but it's really quite the opposite. It was dropped because the mom was paid off by Biebs, because there's a chance he'd fail that test, girls! Come ON, think about it! I know you're all young, but maybe consider this your first reality check. He got the girl knocked up and has the money to keep it quiet. You'll get proof in due time. By then you'll all be jaded like the rest of us. Better to idolize people who are truly making the world a better place, not some oversexed 17 year old pretty dime-a-dozen entertainer. They'll always let you down. Better yet, start reading books. Preferably ones written decades before you were born.
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01:39 PM on 11/17/2011
LOL Bitter much?
02:37 PM on 11/17/2011
ha--ha-ha
10:56 PM on 11/16/2011
Why do people lie so much and cause completely innocent people to have to defend themselves; I hate that. I know people will say he paid her off. If he didn't, people will say he did. Can't win for losing! Sucks!
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Thismortalcoil
Science is the poetry of reality
10:03 AM on 11/17/2011
Hey can win very easily. Paternity tests are fast, simple, accurate and inexpensive.

If he genuinely didn't have sex with Mariah, why isn't he pushing for his right to spend the $100 it would cost to clear his name?
02:23 PM on 11/17/2011
If you're innocent, why should you allow people to make you do ANYTHING? Don't give up control of your own life for ANYONE or entity.
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Thismortalcoil
Science is the poetry of reality
03:32 PM on 11/17/2011
It only takes a few seconds to do a paternity test - all you have to do is roll a cotton bud around your mouth to get your DNA and send it off for testing.

As you can see from all the comments on here, a lot of people will assume he paid her off, unless he can prove otherwise.

Given that it would be so very easy for him to prove his innocence, and it would put the minds of so many of his fans at rest, why isn't he doing it? Isn't clearing his name gaining control of his life again rather than giving it up?
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christalt1
Spread Your Love
06:26 PM on 11/17/2011
Why should he allow himself to be manipulated? To satisfy your and others curiosities?
09:48 PM on 11/16/2011
a few years later we will find out that this is his baby. I think you people will truly be disappointed. Its sad. She didn't just go away. Money!!!. Anyone who knows this young lady report back in a few months on the positive changes in her life. Thanks to Justin B.
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nanaofmysky
Adopt from a rescue or shelter.
08:57 PM on 11/16/2011
I knew it all along and said so. JB was smart to hold his ground. The "young woman" was out only for a quick buck. She accused her ex and who knows who else. No one is going to take her seriuosly now. I hope she finds the daddy! Every child needs 2 parents.
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SkyhawkIIAimer
"How many more like him are out there?"
09:22 PM on 11/16/2011
This child would be much better off with one parent-and it's not the one we know about.
08:52 PM on 11/16/2011
Spermless.
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SkyhawkIIAimer
"How many more like him are out there?"
09:22 PM on 11/16/2011
Come on now. The kid is 17.
03:23 PM on 11/17/2011
J U S T kidding.
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bbertaud
Je ne regrette rien, rien de rien
08:10 PM on 11/16/2011
The next one will come from La Kardashian, claiming she was sexually harassed by Bieber, and that is the cause for her divorce since her ex got jealous
06:27 PM on 11/16/2011
Anyone else wondering how much money it took to make THIS one go away??
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agness nutter
What fresh hell is this?
06:31 PM on 11/16/2011
It took the threat of suing her and her lawyers to make it go away. Apparently they preferred not to wait until the DNA tests confirmed what everyone knew already.
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SkyhawkIIAimer
"How many more like him are out there?"
09:19 PM on 11/16/2011
The court wouldn't allow that.
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sgillhoolley
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06:27 PM on 11/16/2011
Did she decide that her lie was not going to hold up, or was she worried about the legal implications of having had sex with a minor?
07:19 PM on 11/16/2011
My thoughts exactly, he should sue her anyway. She made enough money off the media coverage I'm sure. The lawyers of course got their share too.
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Thismortalcoil
Science is the poetry of reality
10:10 AM on 11/17/2011
If he's innocent, he doesn't have to go down the time-consuming and expensive road of suing her, he simply has to take the DNA test.

When so many people are claiming that he paid her off, you have to ask, why isn't he pushing for his right to take the test and clear his name?