Case Dropped Against Marilyn Manson
Following a four-year investigation, Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on Friday (1/24) that prosecutors had determined that the domestic abuse allegations against (Marilyn) Manson “fell outside the statute of limitations and that the sexual assault charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.”
“Game Of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco had accused Manson of ongoing violence that included repeated sexual assaults and rape over the course of a two-year domestic relationship that ended in 2011.
Bianco and Manson reached an out-of-court settlement in ’23 that was not connected to the investigation.
“I know the truth of what happened to me,” wrote Bianco in a statement. “It sits deeply rooted in my belly, unshakable, mine. No one and nothing can take that away.”
Bianco’s statement also contained a message to Manson.
“By you dragging me through hell, I discovered the unstoppable force of my own power. I learnt how strong, and brave and bold I really am. I emerged as a Phoenix from the ashes that you left of my life. You also know the truth, and may you endeavor to find peace with that.”
Bianco added that she was “deeply disappointed” but not surprised by the D.A.’s decision not to prosecute the musician.
“Within our toxic culture of victim blaming; a lack of understanding of coercive control, the complex nature of sexual assault within intimate partnerships, and statutes of limitations that do not support the realities of healing; prosecutions face an oftentimes insurmountable hurdle. Once again, our justice system has failed survivors.”
Manson (Brian Warner) has faced numerous allegations of sexual assault and violence over the years and has repeatedly denied the accusations against him.
His attorney said, “the District Attorney has concluded what we knew and expressed from the start – Brian Warner is innocent.”
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