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ROCK STAR RESPONDS

Marilyn Manson Speaks After Being Cleared of Sexual Assault

The investigation had gone on for nearly four years.

Liam Archacki

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AT THE 11TH HOUR

Marilyn Manson Settles Rape Lawsuit With Accuser

Details of the settlement have not yet been made public.

Mark Alfred

Marilyn Manson attends the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills in 2020.
‘BIG LOUGEE’

Marilyn Manson Sentenced for Blowing Nose on Videographer

It’s the first time the singer has been convicted of a criminal offense.

Decca Muldowney

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DEFENSE CRUMBLES

Judge Favors Evan Rachel Wood in Marilyn Manson Case

The actor accused Marilyn Manson of sexual abuse and torture. Then he sued her for defamation. Now, his case is falling apart.

Decca Muldowney

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It’s Complicated

If We Cancel Michael Jackson, Must We Cancel ‘Thriller’ Too?

In ‘Monsters,’ Claire Dederer explores the heartbreak wrought by great artists who are also horrible people.

Nick Hilden

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‘REPEATEDLY GASLIT’

Marilyn Manson Accuser Recants Sexual Abuse Allegations

Ashley Smithline now claims to have been “manipulated” by Evan Rachel Wood and others involved in the case.

AJ McDougall

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American rock band Marilyn Manson backstage at the taping of the last episode of the "Jon Stewart Show"  (clockwise: Twiggy Ramirez, Ginger Fish, Marilyn Manson, Daisy Berkowitz, and Madonna Wayne Gacy) in June 1995.
‘HUMILIATED AND CONFUSED’

Marilyn Manson Sexually Assaulted Teen Then Laughed: Lawsuit

A new lawsuit accuses the singer of grooming and raping a 16-year-old girl, and having “pedophilic obsessions.”

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling

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BORN VILLAIN

Marilyn Manson Suit Thrown Out After Accuser Misses Deadline

Ashley Morgan Smithline’s complaint was dismissed without prejudice after she failed to secure legal representation in the case.

AJ McDougall

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ROAD INTO HELL

Prosecutors Now Have Findings of Marilyn Manson Abuse Probe

The results of the 19-month investigation were sent to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

AJ McDougall

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CASE COMING

DA: Marilyn Manson Sexual Abuse Probe Almost Complete

“Please be assured that we are requesting regular updates on the status of the investigation,” said George Gascón, the district attorney for L.A. County.

Josh Fiallo

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THE PLOT THICKENS

Unsealed Depp v. Heard Court Docs Reveal Shocking New Claims

More than 6,000 pages of docs were unsealed in the Depp v. Heard defamation saga, including Heard’s worry that Depp would use her nude pics and the exclusion of Marilyn Manson.

Marlow Stern

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