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Marilyn Manson Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood, Agrees to Pay Up to $330K in Legal Fees

Nov 26, 2024, 09:38 PM

Marilyn Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, has dropped his defamation lawsuit against his ex-fiancée, Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged defamation following Wood's public accusations of sexual abuse against Manson, which were detailed in her documentary, 'Phoenix Rising.' As part of the settlement, Manson has agreed to pay approximately $327,000 in Wood's attorney fees, with some reports citing the amount as $330,000. Manson's attorney stated that the decision to dismiss the lawsuit marks the end of a four-year legal battle, allowing Manson to move on from this chapter of his life.