Carrot Top Accused of Sexual Exploitation in Lawsuit
What To Know
- Comedian Carrot Top (Scott Thompson) has been accused of sexual exploitation in a lawsuit declaration by Zachary Defazio.
- The allegations support a separate lawsuit filed by singer Brian Evans.
- Carrot Top was recently hospitalized following a suicide attempt and is currently recovering.
Warning: The following post contains discussions of suicide and sexual exploitation allegations.
Carrot Top, the comedian currently recovering from a suicide attempt, has been accused of sexual exploitation as part of an ongoing lawsuit.
The new allegation comes in a declaration that 25-year-old Zachary Defazio filed on Monday, September 14, to support a federal lawsuit that singer Brian Evans filed against Carrot Top, according to Orlando Weekly. In his declaration, Defazio called himself “a second independent victim” of the comedy star, whose real name is Scott Thompson.
“I am coming forward in Evans’ cases because what he has told this Court about Thompson’s pattern, as it concerns me, is true, and because I support him,” Defazio’s declaration reads.
Defazio alleged in his declaration that Thompson sexually exploited him and supplied him with alcohol at Thompson’s home in Winter Park, Florida, in 2021, while Defazio was 19. Defazio, who previously took legal action against Thompson in June 2025 and offered to settle for $7.5 million, has also alleged that Thompson engaged in nonconsensual conduct with Defazio while Defazio was too drunk to consent, Orlando Weekly reports.
Evans, a former opener for Thompson at the comedian’s Las Vegas show, filed his lawsuit in August in Broward County, Florida, the publication adds. Evans alleged that in 2022 or 2023 Thompson sent an unsolicited video of himself engaging in oral sex with someone Evans said was “significantly younger” than Thompson. Evans recalled being “immediately shocked, disturbed and offended.”
In 2024, Evans signed a settlement agreement with Thompson — because of representations by Thompson “concerning future professional assistance and entertainment opportunities,” he said — but now wants that settlement thrown out.
On Friday, September 18, Thompson was hospitalized after a suicide attempt in Las Vegas, TMZ reported that day. “Mr. Thompson is recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs,” a rep told the site. “His family and those closest to him are deeply grateful for the concern, prayers and respectfully ask for privacy.”
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by texting or dialing 988. If you or someone you know is the victim of sexual assault, contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call 911.
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I know Scott Thompson is a great person! Stop trying to exploit him for money. Go get a job and work for your $ like Scott has for decades. You'll never ruin his Vegas reputation because we love him.❤️
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What if the accusations are actually true and he did basically rape someone?
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This looks like classic extortion. The alleged victim was 19—a legal adult—yet instead of filing a police report, he immediately went after a paycheck. Cases like this highlight a terrible double standard for victims whose perpetrators aren't rich.
I really hope Carrot Top stays strong and gets through this. Don't let bottom feeders win or give them the power to ruin your life. You know who you are, Scott, and those of us who support you know it too. Don't let them take that away from you.
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wasn't a prop that went in his mouth, it was the real thing
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If you don't have anything nice to say... maybe stay quiet. Suicide attempt isn't an admission of guilt. Facts matter, CT has a net worth of 70 million, just as possible people are trying to defraud his wealth, and maybe after consensual sex.. who knows very private things being made very public could make someone who is hurting make bad decisions, having every how blow in the public square now passing judgement as if they are all pure as the driven snow ❄️ doesn't help.
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He thought he was going to take the easy way out. Sorry CT, time to face the charges
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You’re assuming he actually did something wrong. I will wait for facts presented.
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That’s literally what happens when you face charges: facts are presented.
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The dude has had issues for quite some time. From the eyeliner to the radical botox to the facial surgeries. Steroids, you name it. God knows what else. Plus add the Vegas Factor (debauchery is tolerated) and you get CT 2026.
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