Last we heard of the custody arrangement between Evan Rachel Wood and Jaime Bell was in May 2023. Then it was reported that according to court documents, Evan Rachel Wood lost primary custody of her son Jack to her ex-husband Jaime Bell, who wanted "the Court to know that Evan's recent behavior with Jack is truly alarming." Among the "truly alarming" things cited by Jaime was that she was "feeding" their son false information about Marilyn Manson, which caused him to have crippling anxiety and fear. Evan, who lived in Tennessee at the time and still does, had been allegedly keeping the boy away from Los Angeles, where Jaime lived, because, she claimed (based on a forged FBI letter written by Evan and Illma Gore), she was a key witness in an investigation into abuse by Manson, who she believed was a threat to her and her son. She had also claimed that in 2014 Manson threatened her that he would "fuck" her infant son. Manson has denied all the...
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Below I translated two articles from German publications where they talk about an open letter recently written and that has been published calling for the cancelation of Marilyn Manson's November 22nd concert in Bern, Switzerland. The Open Letter is also translated after the two articles. They currently have a petition out as well that began on September 10th calling for public support, where they currently have 470 signatures (see here).
Open Letter Calls for Cancellation of Marilyn Manson Concert in Bern
The scandal-ridden rocker is scheduled to perform at the Bern Festhalle at the end of November. Left-wing parties and women's organizations want to prevent the concert.
By Anna Luna Frauchiger
September 11, 2025
Berner Zeitung
Rocker Marilyn Manson's planned performance on November 22nd in Bern is facing opposition: The Young Socialists (Juso), Social Democratic Party (SP), Greens, and the women's organizations Frieda and Brava have issued an open letter calling on the organizer to cancel the concert. Also signing the letter are rapper Greis, cabaret artist Renato Kaiser, sexual violence expert Agota Lavoyer, and influencer Morena Diaz.
US artist Marilyn Manson has been accused of sexual abuse, rape, and domestic violence. The victims also accuse him of psychological and emotional abuse. Manson denies all allegations. However, after four years of investigation, the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office dropped the ongoing proceedings against Manson, stating that the crimes had expired or the evidence was insufficient.
The statute of limitations does not make crimes unnoticed, states the Bernese Leftists in its open letter, and: "The fact that the statements of numerous women in court are being considered 'lack of evidence' is indicative of the anti-feminist backlash."
Criticism of the organizer, Bernexpo, and the city
The letter is addressed to the concert organizer Good News Productions AG, but also to Bernexpo, where the concert is scheduled to take place. "Bernexpo stands for diversity, openness, and respect," said its CEO Tom Winter to "Blick". However, he also emphasized that Bernexpo is only the "host," not the organizer. Good News Productions did not comment on the open letter.
The open letter was initiated by Judith Schenk and Sofia Fisch, members of the SP/Juso faction in the city parliament. In a motion, they also called on the city council to speak out against the concert. The city is a minority shareholder in the exhibition center where Manson is scheduled to perform.
The city of Bern spends a lot of money every year on prevention and protection against sexual violence, Schenk told "Blick". Therefore, it must also resist providing a platform for perpetrators. "It's important that the city reacts in a timely manner: Rammstein's performance two years ago could perhaps have been prevented with earlier protests," Schenk told "Blick".
In 2023, the German band Rammstein gave two concerts at Wankdorf. Even then, resistance was forming because singer Till Lindemann was accused of abuse of power and sexual assault against female fans.
Manson concert in Brighton already canceled
Marilyn Manson is on tour throughout Europe throughout October and November. A concert in Brighton, which was scheduled to take place in October, has already been canceled due to protests. In Bournemouth, a politician is also calling for the cancellation of a planned Manson concert. "What English cities can do, Bern can do too," the open letter concludes.
Judith Schenk
Bern's Left-Wingers Want To Stop Shock Rocker Marilyn Manson!
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson is scheduled to perform in Bern at the end of November. This is causing fierce protests: An open letter is demanding the cancellation of the concert. The pressure is also directed at the city government.
By Joschka Schaffner
September 11, 2025
Blick
The big party is set to take place in Bern at the end of November: If everything goes as planned, shock rocker Marilyn Manson (56) will rock the Festhalle on the Bernexpo grounds. However, the scandal-ridden US musician is already shaking up the city of Bern long before his performance, at least politically.
In an open letter, left-wing parties, women's organizations, and Swiss artists are vehemently demanding that the concert be stopped. The initiators are also putting pressure on the Bern city parliament. "No violent criminals on Bern's stages," they demand.
Artists vs. US Musicians
Manson is considered one of the most controversial US artists: In addition to misogynistic lyrics, depictions of violence, and other provocative actions, numerous women have accused him of sexual abuse and domestic violence in the past. One of the victims was only 16 years old at the time of the alleged crime.
Manson should therefore not perform in Bern under any circumstances, as the petition demands. Among the co-signatories are several prominent names: In addition to the Social Democratic Party (SP), the Juso (Young Socialists), the Young Greens, and the women's rights organization Frieda, the Eastern Swiss cabaret artist Renato Kaiser (39), the victim support counselor Agota Lavoyer (44), and the Bernese rapper Greis (47), among others, have signed their names.
"I'm concerned with making a statement," Kaiser told "Blick". Victims of sexual violence must be believed. "Such incidents cannot simply be forgotten or swept under the rug." The satirist hopes that the city and the organizer will take more responsibility from now on when it comes to deciding who is given a platform. "Rape culture exists, is a danger to society, and combating it also concerns, and especially, men."
City government should oppose performance
The letter was drafted by Judith Schenk (44) and Sofia Fisch (29), both members of the SP/Juso parliamentary group in the Bern city parliament. They also addressed a motion to the city government, which is a minority shareholder in the exhibition center where Manson is scheduled to perform.
"It's important that the city reacts in a timely manner: Rammstein's performance two years ago could perhaps have been prevented with earlier protests," Schenk told "Blick". Bern spends a lot of money every year on prevention and protection against all kinds of violence. "Speaking out clearly against the concert would even be free. It's important to consistently oppose providing a platform for perpetrators."
The criticism is directed primarily at the organizer, Good News Productions, rather than at the Bernexpo management. "The control mechanisms at Bernexpo seem to have malfunctioned," says Schenk. However, Good News must be considered a failure. "I don't assume they didn't know who they were dealing with."
What the organizers say
"Bernexpo stands for diversity, openness, and respect," said its CEO Tom Winter regarding Marilyn Manson's controversial appearance. "Our venue should be a place where everyone feels welcome – discriminatory content has no place here." At the same time, Winter wants to emphasize that they are not the organizer, but the host.
However, even if the program planning is the responsibility of external organizers, the exhibition hall assumes responsibility for the environment "with clear safeguards, an ethics check for bookings, and targeted awareness measures on site." This is intended to ensure that the venue is perceived "as an open, respectful, and responsible" event location. The Zurich-based organizer Good News Productions, which is bringing Marilyn Manson to Bern, declined to comment yesterday when asked by "Blick".
Manson has already been brought to justice in England.
The shock rocker himself denied all the allegations. He was also not convicted: American authorities closed their four-year investigation at the beginning of the year due to the statute of limitations and because the allegations could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office expressed regret at the time that no charges had been filed. However, the women's courage had at least raised greater awareness of the challenges faced by survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, they said after the investigation was closed.
"I can hardly bear the injustice," said SP City Councilor Schenk about the case. "Because all the women are once again not believed, the court considers the evidence to be too flimsy. It's always the same mechanisms."
While Manson remains an invited guest in Bern, action has been taken elsewhere: In October, the musician was scheduled to perform in the English coastal town of Brighton. After considerable political and public pressure, the concert was removed from the tour schedule.
OPEN LETTER
We demand that BERNEXPO, or rather the organizer Good News Productions AG, cancel Manson's concert on November 22, 2025, and ensure that future booking processes ensure that no violent offenders can sneak onto Bern's stages. Because violence is not a private matter, and everyone's safety is a central component of the quality of life in our city.
Furthermore, we expect the City of Bern to take political action to ensure that Manson and other offenders are not given a platform.
Reason
A concert featuring Marilyn Manson is planned for November 22, 2025 – just three days before the "16 Days Against Violence 2025" campaign begins[1] – in the Festhalle at BERNEXPO in Bern.
Manson is an internationally renowned musician who has repeatedly disseminated violent and misogynistic content in the past. At least three ex-partners[2], his former personal assistant[3], and other women have made serious allegations against Manson. They allege sexual and psychological abuse, including of a minor[4]. Coercion, assault, and human trafficking[5].
Manson was acquitted – due to the statute of limitations and "lack of evidence." The statute of limitations does not undo crimes; and the fact that the testimony of numerous women is still considered "lack of evidence" in court even in 2025 – that women are neither believed nor taken seriously – is indicative of our zeitgeist: the anti-feminist backlash is manifesting itself in full force in the form of violence and hatred against women. Misogyny is now being openly expressed again, and in Switzerland, in particular, it is culminating in an unbearably high number of femicides[6]: every 10 days, a woman is killed in Switzerland because she is a woman.
The cultural and activism scene in the Swiss capital stands for a radical zero-tolerance approach to any kind of violence. As one of the hotspots of feminism in Switzerland, Bern's responsibility is even greater to believe victims and deny perpetrators a platform. Activism, words, and campaigns alone are not enough: violent behavior and actions must be followed by appropriate consequences.
We demand that BERNEXPO and the organizer, Good News Productions AG, cancel the concert and ensure that their future booking processes ensure that no violent perpetrators can sneak onto Bern's stages. Because violence is not a private matter, and everyone's safety is a central component of the quality of life in our city.
Furthermore, we expect the City of Bern to take political action to ensure that Manson and other perpetrators are denied a platform.
In Brighton, England, a Manson concert was already canceled, citing the reason given: "The city council [in Brighton] has a responsibility to act when there is a threat of discrimination, harassment, or victimization." In Bournemouth, there are also calls for the performance to be canceled.[7]
What English cities can do, Bern can do too. Shame must finally change sides, and we must reject violence and shame from the stage.
Signatories:
Grégoire "Greis" Vuilleumier
Renato Kaiser
Judith Schenk
Sofia Fisch
Agota Lavoyer
Morena Diaz
FRIEDA
BRAVA
SP City of Bern
JUSO City of Bern
Green Alliance Bern
Young Alternative YES!
JUSO Canton of Bern
JUSO Switzerland
[2]https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/game-of-thrones-darstellerin-esme-bianco-verklagt-marilyn-manson-wegen-vergewaltigung-a-1ffcba34-436f-4ecf-88d5-75bbfc392abf
[4]https://www.visions.de/news/marilyn-manson-wegen-sexuellem-missbrauch-einer-minderjaehrigen-angeklagt/
Thank you for your support, Judith Schenk , Bern