In a recent development, Rachel Evan Wood has claimed a victory in the ongoing abuse case against her ex-fiancé and singer, Marilyn Manson. The court upheld that Wood did not manipulate other women into falsely testifying against Manson.
The case stems back to February 2021, when Wood, along with four other women, accused Manson of various forms of abuse, encompassing sexual and emotional aspects. These accusations came a year after Wood publicly identified Manson as her abuser on social media in 2021.
As the case gained traction, other women, including ‘Game of Thrones’ actress Esmé Bianco, came forward with similar allegations against Manson. Some of the charges were settled confidentially, dismissed, or dropped, like in the case of Smithline.
Recently, the court vindicated Wood from allegations that she forced other women to testify falsely. A Los Angeles judge sided with Wood, striking down several claims in Manson’s lawsuit, including that she ‘recruited, coordinated, and pressured’ women into making false statements against Manson and that she had forged an FBI letter.
Responding to the judgment, Wood’s legal team issued a statement:
“We are very pleased with the Court’s ruling, which affirms and protects Evan’s exercise of her fundamental First Amendment rights. As the Court correctly found, Plaintiff failed to show that his claims against her have even minimal merit.“
This ruling marks another setback for Marilyn Manson in his legal battle with Rachel Evan Wood. The court’s decision underscores the importance of First Amendment rights and further bolsters the credibility of the allegations against Manson. As the lawsuit continues to unfold, the future course of events remains uncertain.
