On December 16th 2025, it was announced that the case of Ashley Walters (ex-assistant) brought against her former employer Marilyn Manson (Brian Warner) through her second amended complaint on March 11th 2022, has been dismissed without prejudice. This is because on September 19th 2025, Marilyn Manson and Marilyn Manson Records, Inc. filed a Motion for Summary Judgment, and this Motion was granted on December 16th. Hence the jury trial which was scheduled for the 26th of January will no longer take place. According to court documents, the Motion for Summary Judgment was granted for three reasons: 1. “There is no triable issue of material fact.” The court is saying: Even if we look at the evidence most favorably to the plaintiff, there is nothing a jury needs to decide because the key facts are either undisputed or legally irrelevant. Meaning: The dispute is purely legal, not factual — and the law favors the defendants. 2. “Plaintiff’s claims are time barred.” The court is saying:...
An Important Timeline On January 29, 2021, singer and songwriter Chløë Black officially released a new song called "Title Track". That day she shared the following message on social media: "This is the most personal and emotionally raw song I’ve shared. I can’t tell you how many times I was told that I shouldn’t write about my most painful experiences and sexual assault is ‘too dark’ a topic to discuss. I also was told innumerable times in the past not to sing bi-lingually. Today I’m so grateful to be strong enough not to listen and to have a wonderful team who are guided by open hearts instead of closed minds. Les autres je les emmerdes!" On February 2, 2021, Chloe Black, inspired by other accusers the day before, accused Marilyn Manson of being abusive towards her when they were in a relationship in 2011. This was just four days after the release of her single "Title Track". On February 5, 2021, her sister also shared a story on social media about Manson...