If you thought you had heard the last about Mariah Yeater -- the woman who claimed Justin Bieber is the father of her child -- think again. Yeater's ex-boyfriend is now speaking out about the ordeal, and says the whole paternity suit was based on a lie.
"She lied," Robert Powell told RumorFix about Yeater, claiming she made a whopping $50,000 from selling her story to a tabloid. "She just picked [Justin Bieber], because she thought he was famous and all and thought she could get a lot of money by telling the magazine Justin was the father. She just saw him as an opportunity to make a lot of money."
In November, Yeater caused quite a media frenzy when she came forward and alleged that she and Bieber had sex in a bathroom after one of his concerts last year, and he is the father of her son. Bieber denied the claims from the start, but agreed to take a paternity test to settle the issue once and for all -- and plans to sue Yeater and her lawyers for creating the story in the first place.
"I know I'm going to be a target, but I'm never going to be a victim. It's crazy, every night after the show I've gone right from the stage right to my car, so it's crazy some people want to make up such false allegations. But to set the record straight, none of it is true," Bieber told the "Today Show" in response to Yeater's allegations.
"I feel sorry for Justin Bieber," he said. "He's just a little kid, man. He don't need to be going through all this drama. He got a career and sh*t to focus on. I feel sorry for the dude."
NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 01: Musician Justin Bieber visits the Nintendo World Store on September 1, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 15: Justin Bieber performs on ABC's Good Morning America' at ABC News' Good Morning America Times Square Studio on November 15, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Michael N. Todaro/WireImage)
NEW YORK - DECEMBER 11: Justin Bieber attends the Z100s Jingle Ball 2009 presented by H&M at Madison Square Garden on December 11, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage for Clear Channel Radio)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 13: Singer Justin Bieber poses after his free performance presented by KIIS-FM at Nokia Plaza L.A. Live on February 13, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Angela Weiss/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 26: Justin Bieber promotes his new book 'First Step 2 Forever' at Barnes & Noble, 5th Avenue on November 26, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 15: Justin Bieber attends KIIS FM's 2010 Wango Tango Concert at Staples Center on May 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Teen idol Justin Bieber arrives on the red carpet for the 68th annual Golden Globe awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 16, 2011. AFP PHOTO/Valerie MACON (Photo credit should read VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Justin Bieber attends the 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' premiere at the O2 Cineworld on February 16, 2011 in London, England. (Photo by Jon Furniss/WireImage)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22: Singer Justin Bieber poses in the press room with the Digital Artist of the Year award during the 2011 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena May 22, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 08: Justin Bieber attends the 2011 CMT Music Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on June 8, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Singer Justin Bieber attends the 2011 BET Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on June 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (FilmMagic)
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - AUGUST 07: Singer Justin Bieber arrives at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards held at Gibson Amphitheatre on August 7, 2011 in Universal City, California. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Singer Justin Bieber arrives at the The 28th Annual MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (WireImage)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: Justin Bieber attends the Dolce & Gabbana Boutique on September 8, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Dolce & Gabbana)
Singer Justin Bieber poses in the press room at The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 17: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Musician and 2011 Horizon Award Recipien Justin Bieber poses backstage at the 33rd Annual Georgia Music Hall Of Fame Awards at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on September 17, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Ben Rose/WireImage)
If you thought you had heard the last about Mariah Yeater -- the woman who claimed Justin Bieber is the father of her child -- think again. Yeater's ex-boyfriend is now speaking out about the ordeal, ...
If you thought you had heard the last about Mariah Yeater -- the woman who claimed Justin Bieber is the father of her child -- think again. Yeater's ex-boyfriend is now speaking out about the ordeal, ...
Taking the word from an ex-boyfrieÂnd (Robert Powell) who was reportedly recently arrested for BURGLARY, DRUG possession and DRUG paraphernaÂlia charges? Anyone can buy him off for $100 bucks to say just about Anything!
Yeater's lawyers would have never taken the case if they felt there was even an ounce of false accusation in Yeater's claim. Lawyers are putting their reputation on the line so obviously Yeater's claim does have some merit from a legal perspectivÂe. If Justin can just get with the program and submit his DNA sample in the presence of ALL who need to be present, not just the Bieber team...thiÂs would be all over by now.
Otherwise, it's Justin trying to delay the process so he can extend his fame for just a little bit more before it collapses.
huffndpuff: Taking the word from an ex-boyfrieÂnd (Robert Powell) who was
This story exemplfies the lack of fact checking in the celebrity new circuit. If anyone paid for this story instant termination. I know it was a slow celebrity drama month but yikes, the shame.
Fallon_ForteSharvit: This story exemplfies the lack of fact checking in the
For the record Justin Beiber has fathered six of my children. They are all bratz dolls but um, you know, where's my cash. You can just leave it in my mailbox by 8am so I can have it before work. Thanks, news media.
Fallon_ForteSharvit: For the record Justin Beiber has fathered six of my
You got the Mass Knee Jerk Media to thank for all this, They say she got $50.000 for her story to a Tabloid. Well if I were Justins camp I would sue her for $51.000 and turn around and sue said tabloid for $1.000.000 for printing the false claims made by this miss guided girl.
liephman88: You got the Mass Knee Jerk Media to thank for
Every boy teenager has needs and fantasies. A lot of girls may look like ET without makeup...but when they have eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadow, lip-gloss in all the right places, with a miniskirt and high-heeled boots...you'll be amazed. Amazed how many teen boys can't resist, including bieber's wieber... There's only one thing on a teen boy's mind, the rest go's right out the window.
And besides, you weren't supposed to know...that's why his quickie lasted for just 30 seconds. in and out in no time...
huffndpuff: Every boy teenager has needs and fantasies. A lot of
Well, it does matter because she was shelfish, and she was not thinking about her child. I'm sorry maybe it's just me with maternal instinct because I sufferd a stillbirth this year.
Alicia_Caple: Well, it does matter because she was shelfish, and she
I think that the only person that this hurting is the child. In a way, I do hope Bieber's camp do sue her as a consequence of her action, and then I kind of hope not because of the child. If it comes down to it, she should have thought about her child first and the consequences before all this happened.
Alicia_Caple: I think that the only person that this hurting is
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First Posted: 12/13/11 09:13 AM ET Updated: 12/13/11 10:24 AM ET