Marilyn Manson, the artist also known as Brian Warner, has terminated his lawsuit against actress Evan Rachel Wood. Originally filed in 2022, the suit accused Wood and her associate Illma Gore of attempting to paint him as a rapist and abuser through wrongful and illegal acts, according to Manson. The allegations, which Wood made public in a 2021 Instagram post, claimed Manson had subjected her to years of horrific abuse, prompting other women to come forward with similar accusations. Manson has consistently denied these accusations.
In a significant turn of events in 2023, a judge dismissed several counts in Manson’s complaint, leading him to file an appeal in August. However, Manson has now decided to permanently drop the lawsuit and has agreed to cover approximately $327,000 in attorney’s fees for Wood.
Representatives for Wood shared that Manson had approached them in the spring with a proposal to settle, initially offering to pay part of Wood’s legal fees on the condition that the terms remained confidential and Wood agreed to issue a mutually agreeable public statement. Wood declined, refusing any confidentiality or joint statement, and insisted on full payment of the awarded legal fees. Manson finally agreed, dropping all charges and adhering to Wood’s conditions regarding the attorney’s fees.
Manson, via his attorney, stated he is resolving these claims and ceasing further appeals to move past this chapter of his life. This announcement came after four years of legal disputes where Manson maintained his innocence and fought to clear his name.
Following this prolonged legal battle, Manson has made a return to the music scene, embarking on his first tour as Marilyn Manson and releasing a new album since the allegations surfaced. This marks a potential restart in his career in music and entertainment, despite the controversy that has overshadowed his recent years.
If you are experiencing abuse or know someone who is, help is available. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). Online support is also accessible through thehotline.org and online.rainn.org.
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