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- Billy Corgan maintains his friendship with Marilyn Manson, saying he 'personally didn’t feel he was guilty' of the sexual abuse allegations and opposes public pressure dictating his associations.
- Marilyn Manson faces multiple sexual misconduct and domestic violence lawsuits, including accusations from Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Blanco, leading to professional fallout and a dropped defamation suit against Wood.
- Los Angeles County District Attorney declined to prosecute Manson in 2025 over sexual assault and domestic violence claims, following an earlier 2018 decision not to pursue charges due to statute limitations.
- Billy Corgan cites his Christian beliefs and 'inside baseball' knowledge of the case as reasons for standing by Manson, emphasizing their nearly 30-year relationship and family ties through band members’ spouses.
- Evan Rachel Wood publicly accused Manson of horrific abuse in 2021, prompting a Vanity Fair investigation with accounts from three other women, resulting in Manson’s industry disassociation.
Why it matters: Corgan’s stance challenges the cultural norm of public figures severing ties amid allegations, highlighting a personal versus institutional response to abuse claims. With Manson avoiding prosecution and Wood awarded legal fees, the case underscores the legal and social complexities when accusations outpace judicial outcomes, affecting how allies are perceived.
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