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MARILYN MANSON Speaks Out Against Allegations Of Abuse, Calling Them ‘Horrible Distortions Of Reality’

marilyn manson assault allegations, MARILYN MANSON Speaks Out Against Allegations Of Abuse, Calling Them ‘Horrible Distortions Of Reality’

Marilyn Manson has denied the recent allegations of abuse thrown at him by several women, including his former girlfriend and “Westworld” actress Evan Rachel Wood, calling them “horrible distortions of reality.”

In a statement posted to Instagram on Monday (February 1), Manson wrote: “Obviously, my art and my life have long been magnets for controversy, but these recent claims about me are horrible distortions of reality. My intimate relationships have always been entirely consensual with like-minded partners. Regardless of how — and why — others are now choosing to misrepresent the past, that is the truth.”

Earlier on Monday, Wood, who was engaged to Manson from 2010 to 2011, publicly accused Manson of “grooming” her as a teenager and “horrifically” abusing her during their relationship. The two reportedly met when she was 18 and he was 36.

“The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson,” Wood wrote on Instagram. “He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent.”

After Wood shared her accusations, four other women posted their own experiences with  Manson, claiming “sexual assault, psychological abuse, and/or various forms of coercion, violence, and intimidation” at the hands of the artist.

Manson’s most recent record label, Loma Vista Recordings, issued a statement discontinuing its relationship with him, stating: “In light of today’s disturbing allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and other women naming Marilyn Manson as their abuser, Loma Vista will cease to further promote his current album, effective immediately. Due to these concerning developments, we have also decided not to work with Marilyn Manson on any future projects.”

 

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