Marilyn Manson Appeals Defamation Suit Dismissal

Marilyn Manson is appealing the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood, claiming she forged a letter from a real FBI agent to fabricate allegations against him. In legal documents, Manson argues that the forged letter falsely indicated he was under investigation and that his alleged victims were in danger. He alleges that Wood's actions were part of a coordinated effort to destroy his reputation and career, including soliciting information from former employees and hacking his accounts. Manson's previous lawsuit, filed in March 2022, was dismissed by a California judge citing free speech protections, but he believes new evidence regarding the forgery should revive his case. Additionally, Manson points to a recantation from one accuser, who claimed she was pressured by Wood to lie. He maintains that the judge overlooked critical evidence, which he plans to present in his appeal.