Marilyn Manson Will Face Sexual Abuse Accuser Esmé Bianco After Judge Rejects Musician's Request To Dismiss Lawsuit
Oct. 8 2021, Published 2:01 p.m. ET
Marilyn Manson won't be able to escape from sexual abuse accuser Esmé Bianco after a judge rejected the musician's request to dismiss the case.
The 52-year-old shock rocker asked the court to dismiss Bianco's claims, stating her sexual assault allegations no longer fell within California's statute of limitations.
In the lawsuit filed in April, Bianco accused Manson of raping and drugging her while they were dating between 2009-2011.
A judge has now ordered Manson to respond to each of her claims within 14 days. The judge made the decision to proceed with the case based on the jury's determination.
"A reasonable jury could find that the effects of Warner's alleged unconscionable acts, including the perceived threat to [Bianco's] safety, immigration status, and career, persisted years after her last contact with Warner," the judge added.
Bianco detailed the alleged incidents she claims happened throughout their relationship. According to the Game of Thrones actress, Manson reportedly hit her with a whip, cut her with a "Nazi" knife, and photographed her injured naked body before sharing the images online without her consent.
The 39-year-old star claims Manson allegedly offered her a role in h