A California court has dismissed a 2021 lawsuit filed by model Ashley Morgan Smithlin accusing Marilyn Manson of sexual assault, sexual battery, unlawful imprisonment and more. like Los Angeles Times And pitchfork Per the report, the decision was made after Smithline failed to find new representation when its legal counsel withdrew from the case in October. The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, which means Smithline can re-examine the case if it finds new representation or chooses to represent itself.
The allegations in the Smithline lawsuit aren’t the only accusations Manson, real name Brian Warner, has faced in recent years. The 54-year-old rock musician is currently the subject of a lawsuit from actress Esmé Bianco alleging that he sexually assaulted her; In May, a lawsuit from Manson’s former aide Ashley Walters accusing him of sexual assault and harassment was dismissed, due to the allegations falling outside California’s statute of limitations. In 2021, one of Manson’s ex-girlfriends sued Manson, alleging that he raped her and attempted to kill her; The lawsuit was dismissed due to its departure from the statute of limitations but was reconsidered shortly after.
In a statement to Pitchfork, Manson’s attorney Howard King said, “We thank Ashley Smithline and commend her for dismissing her allegations against Brian Warner without seeking anything in return. Smithline refused to be manipulated by others trying to pursue their own agendas against Warner. We wish her well.” And we will continue to work to ensure that a heavy price is paid by those who have attempted to abuse our legal system.”
All four lawsuits against Manson were filed after Manson’s ex-partner, actress Evan Rachel Wood, filed allegations of abuse against the musician in early 2021.”[Manson] She started grooming me when I was a teenager and abused me horribly for years,” she said at the time. “I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission.” Wood gave more details about her allegations in the documentary. Phoenix rising; Manson is currently suing her for defamation.
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