Marilyn Manson will not face charges following an extensive investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, according to prosecutors. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that some of the alleged incidents occurred too long ago, and there was insufficient evidence to charge the 56-year-old, whose legal name is Brian Warner, regarding other claims.
Hochman remarked, “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.” He acknowledged the bravery and resilience of the women who came forward to share their experiences and expressed gratitude for their cooperation and patience throughout the investigation.
In early 2021, LA County sheriff’s detectives began investigating Manson for incidents that allegedly took place between 2009 and 2011 in West Hollywood, where he resided at the time. The case was initially handed over to prosecutors in September 2021, but the investigation continued as the district attorney’s office sought additional evidence.
Nearly four years after the investigation commenced, officials announced in October that new leads were being explored, contributing to an “already extensive” case file. The identities of the women who reported to authorities remain confidential, but actress Esme Bianco, known for her role in Game of Thrones and who previously settled a lawsuit against Manson, confirmed her involvement in the criminal investigation. In an Instagram post, she expressed her “deep disappointment” with the decision not to charge Manson, though she admitted she was “sadly not surprised” given the lengthy duration of the investigation.
In 2021, Manson’s former fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood, accused him of abuse in a social media post. Their relationship, which became public in 2007 when he was 38 and she was 19, included a brief engagement three years later before they separated. Manson filed a lawsuit against Wood over her allegations, but a judge dismissed significant portions of the case, and in November, the musician withdrew the lawsuit.
