While Marilyn Manson ended 2021 with four sexual assault complaints, he begins 2023 with one less trial.
This time, it is the accusations of the model Ashley Smithline which have been dismissed by the American justice system.
In question, as relayed by People, the plaintiff herself, who did not announce in time if she would represent herself in court or if she had hired a new lawyer.
His previous legal representative, Jay Ellwanger, had dropped the case.
Not finished
The judge clarified that this dismissal of the case was "without prejudice", which means that Ashley Smithline can file a new complaint against the rocker.
The model was in a relationship with Marilyn Manson during the year 2010. She accused him, in 2021, of having suffered, during their relationship, abuse and sexual assault from her.
Ashley Smithline is one of 15 women to have publicly denounced the singer, four having filed complaints.
A first charge of rape had been dropped at the end of 2021 due to prescription.
If his legal agenda is still lightened at the start of the year, Marilyn Manson is not out of the woods.
The complaint of actress Esmé Bianco for sexual abuse and violence is still ongoing, as is that of her former assistant, Ashley Walters.
Marilyn Manson, who has denied all the charges against him, has filed a complaint against Evan Rachel Wood for defamation.
The Westworld actress, who shared the life of the interpreter of
The Beautiful People
from 2006 to 2010, accused him of rape in his documentary
Phoenix Rising
released last year.
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