Brian Hugh Warner, better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is today suing his ex-partner Evan Rachel Wood on defamation charges. Warner claims that Westworld The actor slandered him by making statements about which Warner abused and sexually assaulted her. years during their previous relationship, which began when Wood was 18, and Warner was 37. Wood has long spoken of an ex-partner, a bully, but only formally revealed that the man in question was Warner in February 2021.
Wood’s charges against Warner, which include statements included in upcoming HBO documentary Phoenix Risingwhere she discusses how Warner “essentially raped” her during the filming of a music video – made several other women come out with their own accusations against him, including Game of Thrones actor Esme Bianco. In recent years, Wood has also been working to extend the statute of limitations for domestic violence in California. through her advocacy for the Phoenix Law, a campaign that is not difficult to see as related to her experience with Warner.
Per DeadlineWarner’s costume becomes quite specific, accusing Wood of creating a “conspiracy” that is “derails Warner’s successful music, television and film careers. ” (Warner was dropped from its label after numerous women came out on charges of ill-treatment against him.)
Among other allegations, Warner’s team says Wood and her associates hacked his computers and social media accounts and allegedly sent a letter posing as an FBI agent to other potential victims. (“Victims,” in the language of the lawsuit.) They also accuse Wood of training potential prosecutors as to which charges to bring against him.
Warner is reportedly seeking a lawsuit, as well as as yet unspecifieded damage.
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The case arrives two weeks earlier Phoenix Rising, directed by Amy Berg, is expected to arrive on HBO after Sundance’s debut. Warner’s lawyer claims this “Amy Berg and HBO are also victims of Wood Illma Gor.