Marilyn Manson won't face sexual assault, domestic violence charges in LA
Marilyn Manson won't face charges of sexual assault or domestic violence following a four-year investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
"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," Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said in a statement.
The decision came after a "comprehensive four-year investigation," the statement said, into allegations against the rock musician, who was born Brian Warner.
The investigation launched in 2021 included multiple accusations of abuse by the 56-year-old musician that allegedly occurred between 2009 and 2011, authorities said at the time.
"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," the Friday statement from Hochman's office said.
"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," the statement said.
Manson has faced abuse allegations from numerous women over the years, including actor Evan Rachel Wood.
"He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission," the "Westworld" star wrote in a 2021 social media post. Manson had denied the allegations, calling them "horrible distortions of reality."
An attorney for Manson didn't immediately respond to ITK's request for comment about the decision.
Earlier this week, Manson announced a North American tour, reportedly marking the first time he's headlined concerts in U.S. cities since 2019.
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