Amid criticism of his dealing with of the case, Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón introduced this week that he’s contemplating new proof within the sexual abuse probe of singer Marilyn Manson.
“New evidence has emerged within the last few weeks, adding to an already extensive case file presented to our office” by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division, Gascón mentioned in a information launch Wednesday. “It is our office’s responsibility to ensure that we have a complete picture of the admissible evidence available before making a filing decision.”
Gascón mentioned that prosecutors from his workplace’s intercourse crimes division are nonetheless reviewing new leads and extra proof. Employees members have met with victims, he mentioned, and his workplace is anticipated to decide quickly on whether or not to convey expenses towards Manson, whose authorized title is Brian Warner.
“Game of Thrones” actress Esme Bianco accused Gascón at a Thursday information convention of mishandling the case towards Manson. Bianco sued the musician in 2021, alleging sexual assault, sexual battery and human trafficking. They settled the lawsuit in 2023.
Bianco mentioned that she has waited for greater than two years for Gascón to determine whether or not to file felony expenses towards Manson. She additionally mentioned that Gascón has refused to talk together with her concerning the case.
Actress Esme Bianco listens throughout a information convention Thursday criticizing L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón’s dealing with of the case involving singer Marilyn Manson.
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“Almost four years ago, I did what victims of rape are ‘supposed’ to do — I went to the police,” she mentioned in an announcement. “I described in agonizing detail how the musician Brian Warner, better known as Marilyn Manson, raped and abused me during our relationship. Despite a thorough investigation and hundreds of pieces of evidence being submitted to the district attorney’s office, I am still waiting for justice.”
In his assertion, Gascón mentioned that his workplace is “committed to making sure [Manson’s alleged victims] are treated with dignity and respect.” He has rebuffed requests to satisfy with them because the investigation is being performed, he mentioned, as a result of “it would be inappropriate for me, as District Attorney, to meet with victims during this time.”
Manson stopped his live performance excursions a number of years in the past after a minimum of 4 ladies got here ahead alleging that the singer sexually and bodily abused them, however he resumed stay performances this 12 months and plans to launch a brand new album in November. He has denied the allegations.
Amongst Manson’s accusers is “Westworld” actress Evan Rachel Wooden, who dated Manson for 3 years, starting when she was 19 and he was 37. In response, Manson sued Wooden for defamation; parts of his lawsuit have been thrown out by a choose in August.
Manson’s former assistant, Ashley Walters, additionally sued Manson, alleging sexual assault and harassment.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division launched an investigation into Manson in November 2021 and raided the singer’s residence. The investigation was turned over to Gascón’s workplace; no expenses have been filed within the case.
