Marilyn Manson: US judge reopens sexual assault case against musician

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseJanuary 28, 2026 at 02:59 AM

AI Summary

medium article 2 min

A Los Angeles judge has reinstated a sexual assault lawsuit against Marilyn Manson, filed by his former assistant Ashley Walters, due to a new law allowing expired cases to be reconsidered. Walters alleges the abuse occurred while she worked for Manson Records between 2010 and 2011. The lawsuit was initially dismissed in December because it exceeded the statute of limitations, but Walters requested reconsideration in January after the new law came into effect. Manson's lawyer denies the allegations, stating Walters has no valid claims for sexual assault under the new law. Several other women, including actors Esmé Bianco and Evan Rachel Wood, have also accused Manson of sexual abuse, with some cases settled or dismissed.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

UK 30% Agence France-Presse 30% Manson Records 40% Esmé Bianco 40% Howard King 50% Evan Rachel Wood ×250% Steve Cochran 60% Los Angeles ×270% Ashley Walters ×380% Marilyn Manson (Brian Hugh Warner) ×790%

Keywords

sexual assault 100% marilyn manson 90% lawsuit 80% statute of limitations 70% legal proceedings 60% sexual abuse 60% ashley walters 50% court case 50% defamation 40% domestic violence 40%