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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is reviewing a sex crimes case involving musician Brian Warner, known professionally as Marilyn Manson, according to a statement from District Attorney George Gascón.
Prosecutors in the Sex Crimes Division are examining new evidence recently provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations against Warner.
"It is our office's responsibility to ensure that we have a complete picture of the admissible evidence available before making a filing decision," Gascón said in the statement. He noted that senior staff members have met with alleged victims and remain in communication with them and their representatives.
The review comes amid accusations from over a dozen women, including actress Evan Rachel Wood, who have alleged various forms of abuse by Warner. Several accusers have filed lawsuits against the musician.
On Sept. 10, actress Esmé Bianco, known for her role in Game of Thrones, spoke at a press conference organized by Nathan Hochman, a Los Angeles County District Attorney candidate. Bianco, who first reported allegations of rape and physical abuse by Warner to the Los Angeles Police Department in 2021, criticized Gascón for what she described as ignoring her case until learning of her planned appearance at his opponent, Hochman's event.
Bianco stated she provided "hundreds of pieces of evidence" to law enforcement in 2021. She expressed frustration with the pace of the investigation and the perceived lack of attention from the District Attorney's office.
In response to requests for personal meetings with alleged victims, Gascón said such interactions would be inappropriate at this stage of the investigation. "As the case is being investigated, it would be inappropriate for me, as District Attorney, to meet with victims during this time," he stated.
The District Attorney's office emphasized that experienced prosecutors carefully review the case file, including recently surfaced information and leads. Gascón indicated that a decision on whether to file charges is expected soon.
"We anticipate making a filing decision soon and will provide an update when that time comes," Gascón said. "At that time, I look forward to meeting with the victims to discuss how my office can continue to support them."
Warner has consistently denied all allegations of misconduct. His legal team has not issued a public statement regarding the current case review.
The investigation into Warner has drawn significant public attention since Wood first spoke about her experiences before the California Senate, later naming Warner as her alleged abuser. Other women came forward with similar accusations following Wood's public statements.
Some accusers have reported experiencing harassment from Warner's fans on social media platforms after sharing their stories publicly. This aspect has added another layer of complexity to the case and raised concerns about the potential impact on victims coming forward.
The District Attorney's office has not provided a specific timeline for when a decision on charges might be announced. The case remains under active review by the Sex Crimes Division.
