Marilyn Manson has reached a settlement in a rape lawsuit brought forth by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit, which accused the singer of rape in 2011, was set to go to trial next week.
As reported by Yahoo.com, court documents reveal that the notice of settlement was filed with the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, on Wednesday. Adam Wolf, Jane Doe’s attorney, will also be submitting a request for the case’s dismissal in the upcoming 45 days.
Jane Doe made serious allegations against Manson, including rape and deprivation of essentials like food and sleep. Moreover, she claimed that Manson had threatened to harm her if she reported the abuse to authorities.
Speaking about her decision to settle, Jane Doe mentioned enduring various forms of intimidation, including threats and harassment:
“I was fully prepared for trial and never in a million years thought I would ever settle, but over the past two-and-a-half years, I have silently endured threats, bullying, harassment, and various forms of intimidation that have intensified over the past few weeks.”
About the intense deposition process where Manson was present, she claimed it was done to inflict emotional distress:
“Marilyn Manson attended my deposition, and I was forced to answer seven hours of aggressive questioning with him staring at me from across the table. I’ve been told that this almost never happens, as it’s cruel, and that the main reason for it would be to intimidate and inflict emotional distress on a victim.”
Jane Doe said her intent was not monetary gain but seeking justice. She expressed concerns about potentially losing her anonymity and facing public victim-blaming if the case proceeded to trial.
Manson’s lawyer, Howard King, shared with Rolling Stone that Jane Doe accepted an insurance payment that represented only a fraction of her initial claims. King also highlighted that previous allegations against Manson were either dropped without payment or were settled for minimal amounts.
This isn’t the first time Manson has faced such accusations. Earlier in the year, ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Esme Bianco reached a settlement with the singer regarding a sexual assault lawsuit. Bianco’s suit detailed multiple incidents of abuse, alleging Manson coerced her into unwanted sexual acts.
Manson’s troubles began in February 2021 when actress Evan Rachel Wood accused him of abuse. Following her statement, several other women came forward with similar allegations, with Bianco being the first to take legal action.
Throughout these allegations, Manson has maintained his innocence. He has also taken legal steps against Evan Rachel Wood, accusing her of defamation, emotional distress, and ‘impersonation over the internet.’
