Marilyn Manson case: No criminal charges to be filed, DA says
LOS ANGELES - LA County DA Nathan Hochman announced Friday that after a comprehensive four-year investigation into allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault made against Brian Warner, commonly known as Marilyn Manson, no criminal charges will be filed.
In a statement, the DA said, "We have determined that allegations of domestic violence fall outside of the statute of limitations, and we cannot prove charges of sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt. We recognize and applaud the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to make reports and share their experiences, and we thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation. While we are unable to bring charges in this matter, we recognize that the strong advocacy of the women involved has helped bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault."
Actress Esme Bianco blasts DA Gascon
"Game of Thrones" actress Esme Bianco lashed out at Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, saying he ignored her requests to meet with him and failed to make a timely decision on whether to prosecute rock star Marilyn Manson over her claims that she was sexually abused by him. (Oct.10, 2024)
In October, then-District Attorney George Gascón announced that "new evidence" had emerged in the investigation, "adding to an already extensive case file presented to our office by the" sheriff's department.
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Among the women who have accused Manson of wrongdoing were "Game of Thrones" actress Esme Bianco, who sued the rocker in April 2021 but settled the case in 2023. Actress Evan Rachel Wood is also among Manson's accusers. Ashley Walters, a photographer who worked with and for Manson Records from May 2010 to October 2011, also sued Manson alleging sexual harassment and assault.
Attorneys for Manson have consistently denied the allegations. Attorney Howard King told the Los Angeles Times last year the accusations "are false, alleged to have taken place more than a decade ago and (are) part of a coordinated attack by former partners and associates of Mr. Warner who have weaponized the otherwise mundane details of his personal life and their consensual relationships into fabricated horror stories."
Manson is currently on a world tour, and earlier this week he announced a series of U.S. tour stops.