A judge decided that Marilyn Manson must attend a deposition in a case brought by Ashley Walters, his former assistant.
Even though Manson, also known as Brian Warner, is under a criminal investigation, the judge said he can still refuse to answer questions during the deposition by using his Fifth Amendment rights. However, the judge didn’t allow him to skip the deposition altogether, noting that Walters’ trial is set for June 2025 and isn’t likely to be delayed. “There’s no such thing as a blanket assertion that would prevent a question-by-question approach,” the judge explained.
Walters accuses Manson of harsh treatment, claiming he hurt her and others like Evan Rachel Wood. She says Manson threw things at her, including a skull at Wood, which reportedly left a mark. Despite these claims, Manson denies everything.
We can see how cases involving famous people grab attention and make everyone curious about what might happen next.
Back in November 2021, authorities searched Manson’s house after many accusations surfaced, and a big article came out about it. The case turned into a topic during Nathan Hochman’s campaign against George Gascón, who was Los Angeles County District Attorney at the time. During a press event, Esmé Bianco spoke up, feeling ignored by Gascón after sharing her experience. Hochman criticized Gascón for allegedly denying many women justice.
On the day Hochman was elected, Gascón mentioned new evidence had come up recently and was being looked at before deciding on any charges. Meanwhile, Walters’ lawyer argued that Manson shouldn’t use legal tactics to delay the case, stressing that justice for victims should come first.
Manson’s lawyer hopes to talk with Hochman’s office soon to find out if they will file charges. However, the judge expressed concerns about what happens if the prosecutors stay silent on the matter. Walters’ lawyer admitted uncertainty about the criminal investigation and what to expect from Manson at the deposition.
In court, the judge stated that while Manson could use his Fifth Amendment right, it shouldn’t be used to stall the case. Walters’ legal team welcomed the decision to move forward with the deposition. Manson’s lawyer didn’t comment immediately, while Walters’ side celebrated the judge’s ruling.
Recently, Manson settled several lawsuits, including one with Bianco, and even dropped a defamation suit against Wood.
