Carrot Top Was Asked to Pay $500,000 or Risk Sex Tape Leaked Before Suicide Attempt, Comedian Lawyer Claims

Carrot Top was allegedly threatened with the release of a sexually explicit recording unless he paid singer Brian Evans $500,000, shortly before his reported “suicide attempt,” the comedian’s lawyer claimed.

The 61-year-old comedian was hospitalized Friday after reportedly trying to take his own life, just hours before he was due to perform in Las Vegas. Police were later seen at his home on Saturday as he remained hospitalized. In a September 3 filing obtained by the Daily Mail, Thompson’s lawyer alleged that Evans threatened to either make the comedian pay $500,000 or put sexually explicit material involving Thompson on a USB drive and submit it to a court’s legal docket.

Shocking Revelations

The comedian, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was sent an email by Evans via his lawyer. In the email sent by Evans to his lawyer, he did not explain what the recording contained and insisted it was “not a threat.”

“Given the existing posture of the case and the coverage already in print, I expect the press will report the motion and will use its own imagination about what the USB is.”

Evans added, “That is a foreseeable fact about third-party reporting of a public docket. It is not a threat.”

In his email, Evans said he “does not control the public docket” and “does not control the press.”

He went on to say that $500,000 had to be sent to him “in immediately available funds” for the “resolution of all claims against Scott Thompson….”

According to documents reviewed by the Daily Mail, it remains unclear whether the amount was a demand or a genuine settlement offer.

However, Thompson’s legal team described Evans’ case as a “malicious threat” intended to “expose” the comedian. “This is not settlement communication,” they wrote.

“On its face it is a malicious threat to expose Thompson to disgrace, and to expose a secret affecting him, with intent thereby to extort money under the guise of litigation conduct.”

Jami Schlicher, a representative for Thompson, told the outlet in a statement: “A federal court recently declared Mr. Evans a “vexatious litigant” and described his filings as “serial” and “spurious.”

“In dismissing one of his cases with prejudice, the court went even further, stating: “It appears this entire case is designed to harass Defendants.” The court’s findings and Mr. Evans’s litigation record speak for themselves.”

Evans Claims It Wasn’t a Threat

Schlicher added that Thompson “is currently recovering, surrounded by his family and those closest to him.” “His focus is on his health and recovery, and we ask that his privacy be respected at this time.”

Evans, who is representing himself, told the Daily Mail, “I never threatened – ever – to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement.”

He also said the situation is “not the black and white story portrayed.”

After Thompson’s hospitalization, fans and celebrities, including Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett, took to social media Saturday to share messages of support.

Garrett posted an Instagram photo of himself with the comedian and former co-star Ray Romano.

“Oh my beautiful, talented friend @carrottoplive. We’re ALL thanking our lucky stars that you’re ok,” Garrett wrote in the caption.

“Please take this time to remember how appreciated and loved you are by so many. (Except Ray. It’s a long story, just trust me.) We’re here for you. We need you okay. YOU need you okay.”

Garrett continued, “Whatever it takes we’re here for you. You’re getting a second chance for a reason. Use it wisely. We need folks like you around. Show yourself grace. We Love you.”