
Musician Marilyn Manson will not face any sexual assault or domestic violence charges following a four-year investigation, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office said Friday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Los Angeles County authorities announced an investigation of Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, in 2021 after multiple women accused him of abuse, including former girlfrien Evan Rachel Wood.
Main Idea: Marilyn Manson will not face sexual assault or domestic violence charges in Los Angeles after a four-year investigation found there was not enough evidence to move forward.
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The decision may leave some survivors feeling less protected when old abuse claims are too late to charge, which can add to public doubt about the justice system.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says the case shows the need to focus resources on survivors and on cases that can still be proved in court.
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