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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against Marilyn Manson.
After the 19-month investigation, detectives turned over the results to prosecutors, who said Tuesday that more evidence is needed before they can consider criminal charges against Manson.
The case against the 53-year-old musician involves sexual assault and domestic violence from 2009 to 2011.
MARILYN MANSON SUES EVAN RACHEL WOOD FOR DEFAMATION OVER HER ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AGAINST HIM
The District Attorney’s Office described the case it received as “partial.”
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has completed its investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against Marilyn Manson.
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Representatives for Manson, whose legal name is Brian Hugh Warner, did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but his lawyer has called the allegations “probably false.”
Marilyn Manson has sued former fiancee Evan Rachel Wood for defamation over her sexual abuse allegations against him, which Manson claims are a “malicious falsehood”.
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The investigation included a November search of Manson’s West Hollywood home, where media devices and other items were seized.
Marilyn Manson arrives at the Echo Music Awards in Berlin on March 22, 2012.
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Authorities have not identified the women involved, but several have publicly alleged that they were physically, sexually and emotionally abused by Manson around the time of the incidents being investigated, and some have filed civil lawsuits.
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The women who showed up included “Game of Thrones” actor Esmé Bianco.
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Meanwhile, Manson has sued ex-girlfriend Evan Rachel Wood for defamation over her sexual abuse allegations against him, which Manson claims are a “malicious falsehood”.
The lawsuit says her allegations of assault are fabricated and alleges she and another woman used false pretenses, including a fake FBI letter, to convince other women to come forward.
Wood’s attorneys said in court documents that the lawsuit is without merit and an example of the retaliation Manson has long threatened Wood with if she spoke out about his abuse.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
