Marilyn Manson sues Evan Rachel Wood for defamation, claims she impersonated an FBI agent

Marilyn Manson
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Over a year after Evan Rachel Wood accused Marilyn Manson of sexual abuse, the rock star has filed a stunning defamation lawsuit against her.

Manson sued the Westworld actress in Los Angeles Superior Court for defamation on Wednesday, alleging her claim that he is a "rapist and abuser" is a "malicious falsehood" that has "derailed" his career, Variety reports. Wood came forward in February 2021 to allege Manson, whom she dated and was engaged to in 2010, "started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.