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Judge Tosses Manson Rape Suit Over Statute of Limitations
16 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Judge dismissed sexual assault lawsuit filed by former assistant.
- Claims were deemed outside the statute of limitations.
- Allegations of memory suppression were not applied by the court.
A sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed by Marilyn Manson's former assistant, Ashley Walters, has been dismissed by a Los Angeles judge. The judge vacated a trial that was scheduled to commence next month, citing that the claims fell outside the statute of limitations. Walters' argument that her memories of the alleged abuse had been suppressed was not accepted by the court.
Walters' legal team expressed disappointment, intending to explore an appeal. They argued that the delayed discovery rule should apply in cases where victims' memories are suppressed due to abusive tactics. Manson's attorney, however, stated it was gratifying that the judge reviewed the facts and found the accusations to be wrongful, allowing his client to move forward.
The lawsuit detailed allegations of physical and sexual abuse by Manson, born Brian Warner, starting in 2010. Walters claimed Warner engaged in violent acts and threatened her, also mentioning an alleged incident involving Evan Rachel Wood. Warner has consistently denied all allegations.
