Marilyn Manson Drops Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood

Marilyn Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, has officially dropped his defamation lawsuit against ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood, concluding a lengthy legal battle that began after Wood accused him of sexual and physical abuse in 2021. Manson has agreed to pay approximately $327,000 in attorney fees to Wood following a Los Angeles County judge's dismissal of most of his claims in 2022, which alleged that Wood fabricated her accusations. Wood's legal team criticized Manson's lawsuit as a publicity stunt aimed at undermining her credibility and noted that Manson's attempt to silence her ultimately failed. The settlement comes amid an ongoing criminal investigation into Manson involving multiple women, with new evidence recently discovered. Manson expressed relief at being able to close this chapter of his life, while Wood has maintained her allegations of abuse throughout the proceedings.