Marilyn Manson Will Not Face Charges Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Los Angeles prosecutors cite insufficient evidence and expired statutes of limitations after a four-year investigation into abuse claims against the musician.

The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office announced no charges will be filed against Marilyn Manson after a four-year investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Prosecutors stated that some allegations fell outside the statute of limitations, while others lacked sufficient evidence for prosecution.
The investigation focused on alleged incidents between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood, where Manson lived at the time.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood, a former partner of Manson, and others, including Esmé Bianco, had publicly accused him of abuse, though Manson has consistently denied the claims.
Wood highlighted the legal challenges faced by survivors due to statutes of limitations and advocated for stronger protections, referencing her involvement in the passage of California's Phoenix Act.