Marilyn Manson defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood has been over ruled by the judge, Details Here
Marilyn Manson defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood has been over ruled by the judge, Details Here
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The ongoing Marilyn Manson defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood received a setback in the court on 11 May. Judge Teresa Beaudet threw out some of Manson's claims from his original lawsuit. The claims that have been thrown out include his assertion that Wood "recruited, coordinated, and pressured" women to make false statements about him and another alleging that Wood forged an FBI letter.
In a statement provided by the attorney for Manson, it was disclosed that they plan to make an appeal regarding the matter. A tentative trial date is set for Wednesday, May 1, 2024, though the appeal from Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, will likely push that date back. Several claims remain pending against Wood.
Reaction of Both the Parties
Michael Kump, attorney for Evan Rachel Wood, opened up the case in a statement, "We are very pleased with the Court's ruling, which affirms and protects Evan's exercise of her fundamental First Amendment rights." Michael Kump, attorney for Evan Rachel Wood, said in a statement. "As the Court correctly found, Plaintiff failed to show that his claims against her have even minimal merit."
Manson's attorney, Howard E. King stated in a statement, "The ruling is disappointing but not unexpected." He added, "The Court telegraphed this outcome when it refused to consider the bombshell sworn declaration of former plaintiff Ashley Smithline, which detailed how women were systematically pressured by Evan Rachel Wood and Illma Gore to make false claims about Brian Warner."
Original Manson Defamation Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel
In the original lawsuit, Manson had stated about Wood and Gore that they "secretly recruited, coordinated, and pressured prospective accusers to emerge simultaneously with allegations of rape and abuse against Warner". The case file also included she "provided checklists and scripts to prospective accusers, listing the specific alleged acts of abuse that they should claim against Warner."
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