Courts Dismiss , Another Lawsuit Against , Marilyn Manson.
'The Guardian' reports that a 2021 lawsuit by model Ashley Smithline against Marilyn Manson has been dismissed by a California court.
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The lawsuit accused Manson of sexual assault, sexual battery, unlawful imprisonment and more.
According to 'Pitchfork,' the decision was made after Smithline was unable to find a new lawyer when her legal counsel withdrew in October.
'The Guardian' reports that the lawsuit was dismissed "without prejudice," which means that Smithline can refile the lawsuit in the future.
'The Guardian' reports that the lawsuit was dismissed "without prejudice," which means that Smithline can refile the lawsuit in the future.
Manson, real name Brian Warner, has faced a number of other lawsuits and accusations in recent years.
Another lawsuit by actress Esmé Bianco alleges that the 54-year-old rock star sexually assaulted her.
Manson's former assistant, Ashley Walters, saw her lawsuit accusing the star of sexual assault and harassment dismissed due to statute of limitations.
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Manson's former assistant, Ashley Walters, saw her lawsuit accusing the star of sexual assault and harassment dismissed due to statute of limitations.
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In 2021, another lawsuit was filed against Manson by one of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of rape and attempted murder.
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In 2021, another lawsuit was filed against Manson by one of his ex-girlfriends who accused him of rape and attempted murder.
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That lawsuit was also dismissed after being determined outside the statute of limitations.
'The Guardian' points out that all four of the lawsuits against Manson came after his former partner, Evan Rachel Wood, came forward with allegations of abuse.
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'The Guardian' points out that all four of the lawsuits against Manson came after his former partner, Evan Rachel Wood, came forward with allegations of abuse.