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.



























