Overview
- Corgan defended his decades-long friendship on The New York Times Popcast on Friday, saying he "personally didn't feel" Manson was guilty of the alleged abuse.
- He said his Christian faith and private familiarity with people and details not public informed his choice to continue the relationship.
- Criminal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced in January 2025 that they would not bring charges after a multi-year probe, but civil lawsuits have continued and some were revived under California law.
- Manson has repeatedly denied the allegations while reaching at least one settlement and facing a reopened suit by his former assistant that is scheduled to move forward toward trial.
- Corgan's comments highlight a wider split in the music industry between those who have distanced themselves from Manson and those who still back him, a divide that could affect future tour bookings and public response.