Marilyn Manson Will Not Face Charges Following Four-Year Investigation

The Los Angeles District Attorney cited expired statutes of limitations and insufficient evidence in the decision not to prosecute the musician.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office announced that Marilyn Manson will not face charges for domestic violence or sexual assault after a four-year investigation.
Prosecutors stated that the domestic violence allegations exceeded the statute of limitations and the sexual assault claims could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco were among more than a dozen women who accused Manson, with allegations ranging from grooming and abuse to sexual assault.
Wood expressed disappointment with the outcome but emphasized the importance of her advocacy work, including the Phoenix Act, which extends the statute of limitations for domestic violence cases in California.
Manson, who has denied all allegations, dropped his defamation lawsuit against Wood in November 2024 and resumed his music career with a new tour announcement.