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Judge Rejects Marilyn Manson's Latest Bid to Dismiss Ashley Walters Lawsuit

At a hearing held June 5, 2026, Judge Steve Cochran overruled a demurrer filed by Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, and Marilyn Manson Records, Inc., and denied a related motion to strike portions of Walters' Third Amended Complaint. The ruling means that Walters' lawsuit survives another legal challenge and that Warner must now file a formal answer to the complaint within twenty days. According to the court's minute order, Judge Cochran accepted certain documents or records that the defendants asked the court to consider, and rejected the plaintiff's argument against doing so, and ultimately concluded that the allegations were sufficient to move forward at this stage of the proceedings. The ruling follows months of litigation surrounding whether Walters' claims can proceed under California's recently enacted Assembly Bill 250 (AB 250), which took effect on January 1, 2026. The law created a temporary revival window allowing certain previously time-barre...

Marilyn Manson Scheduled to Play Buzzfest and BFD This May in Texas


Marilyn Manson will be performing at BUZZFEST 94.5 THE BUZZ in The Woodlands, Texas on May 24th at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Featuring Chevelle, Marilyn Manson, Blue October, P.O.D., Evans Blue, and Sleep Theory! Tickets will be on sale at 12pm on 12/16.

Marilyn Manson will be performing also at BFD! 97.1 The Freak in Dallas, Texas on May 25th at Dos Equis Pavilion with the same lineup. Presale tickets went on sale at 12pm on 12/13. Presale password: EAGLE


 

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