Marilyn Manson abuse allegations under investigation by L.A. Sheriff's Department

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Allegations of abuse against Marilyn Manson have now sparked a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigation.

The department confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Friday it's "investigating allegation(s) of domestic violence involving Mr. Brian Warner, also known as 'Marilyn Manson,'" examining incidents that "occurred between 2009 and 2011 when Mr. Warner lived in the city of West Hollywood."

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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.