Rock star and actor Marilyn Mason has been cleared after a four-year investigation into allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence, according to Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman's office.
Manson, 55, who is Brian Warner, had already fended off similar charges in a civil suit. He has always denied the allegations.
In a statement, Hochman cited two factors in the decision. First, the statute of limitations has expired for domestic violence claims. Second, authorities said they could not prove sexual assault beyond a reasonable doubt.
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“We recognize and commend the courage and resilience of the women who came forward to come forward and share their experiences. We thank them for their cooperation and patience with the investigation.” DA's Office said in a statement. “While we cannot bring accusations to this issue, we know that the strong advocacy of the women involved has helped raise awareness of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. I recognize it.”
Esme Bianco attends the season 8 premiere of 'Game of Thrones' at Radio City Music Hall on April 3, 2019 in New York City. (Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
Hochman's predecessor, George Gascon, went public in October with claims that Manson Accuser Esme Bianco, who played ROS on “Game of Thrones,” went public with claims that prosecutors had “erroneously” filed and sat the case from the beginning. After that, the company announced that it was considering an investigation. That two years without deciding whether to submit charges.
Bianco sued Manson 2021 Alleging Violent Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, and Abuse. Through its attorney, Rockstar denied the allegations as “evidentially false.” The sides settled out of court in 2023.
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Then-Distric attorney candidate Nathan Hochman speaks at a press conference alongside actress Esme Bianco and discusses how he has not yet indicted singer Marilyn Manson, including gender-based violence, on Thursday, Oct. 10. Criticize other cases for misinterpreting their scores. 2024, Los Angeles, California. (Michael Blackshire/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Court documents claimed that another Manson accuser dropped her own case and that Bianco and Evan Rachel Wood manipulated her into leveling false accusations against her.
Manson has also been accused of sexual and physical abuse by other women, including actress Evan Rachel Wood, his ex-fiancée, and another woman who was 16 years old at the time of her alleged attack. Some claims have already been thrown out in court.
Also, unrelated legal troubles resulted in 20 hours of community service in New Hampshire for allegedly blowing out a videographer's nose.
Bianco had supported Hochman on the campaign trail.
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The DA's office said it recognizes and praises Manson's accusers regardless of the outcome. Attention about this case helped lead to the extension of domestic abuse restriction laws locally and in other parts of the country.
Marilyn Manson performs at the 2019 After Squall Festival at Discovery Park on October 12, 2019 in Sacramento, California. (Miikka Skaffari/Filmmagic)
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“Because of their efforts, victims of domestic violence have a louder voice in the criminal justice system, and prosecutors' offices across the country have tools to hold domestic violence abusers accountable for their actions.” ,” the DA's office said.
