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 proof has emerged inside the previous few weeks, including to an already in depth case file introduced to our workplace” by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Division, Gascón mentioned in a information launch Wednesday. “It’s our workplace’s duty to make sure that we now have a whole image of the admissible proof accessible earlier than making a submitting choice.”
Gascón mentioned that prosecutors from his workplace’s intercourse crimes division are nonetheless reviewing new leads and extra proof. Workers members have met with victims, he mentioned, and his workplace is anticipated to decide quickly on whether or not to deliver costs towards Manson, whose authorized identify is Brian Warner.
“Recreation 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 costs towards Manson. She additionally mentioned that Gascón has refused to talk along 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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“Virtually 4 years in the past, I did what victims of rape are ‘supposed’ to do — I went to the police,” she mentioned in a press release. “I described in agonizing element how the musician Brian Warner, higher referred to as Marilyn Manson, raped and abused me throughout our relationship. Regardless of a radical investigation and lots of of items of proof being submitted to the district legal professional’s workplace, I’m nonetheless ready for justice.”
In his assertion, Gascón mentioned that his workplace is “dedicated to creating certain [Manson’s alleged victims] are handled with dignity and respect.” He has rebuffed requests to fulfill with them because the investigation is being carried out, he mentioned, as a result of “it could be inappropriate for me, as District Legal professional, to fulfill with victims throughout this time.”
Manson stopped his live performance excursions a number of years in the past after not less than 4 ladies got here ahead alleging that the singer sexually and bodily abused them, however he resumed dwell 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 had been thrown out by a decide 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 costs have been filed within the case.