Marilyn Manson filed a lawsuit against actress Evan Rachel Wood in March 2022, claiming defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress after she accused him of sexual abuse.

Last month, prosecutors revealed that they have new leads and evidence in the ongoing sexual abuse case against Manson.

In the documentary 'Phoenix Rising,' Wood detailed her allegations against Manson, claiming he raped and abused her during their relationship.

Manson opted to settle the lawsuit after initially proposing a confidential agreement to pay part of Wood's legal fees, which she rejected.

Wood first disclosed her experience of sexual assault by a 'significant other' in 2016 and later testified before Congress in support of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights Act.

After four years of legal battles, Manson's attorney announced that he is pleased to close this chapter of his life.

Esme Bianco, known for her role in 'Game of Thrones,' has publicly criticized the Los Angeles prosecutor's handling of her case against Manson, expressing frustration over the delays.

Despite the settlement, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office is still investigating Manson for alleged sexual abuse, with new evidence recently discovered.

Bianco had previously sued Manson for sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, with her case settled out of court in January 2023.

Manson recently returned to music after a hiatus, releasing a new album titled 'One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1' on November 22, 2024.

A judge had previously ordered Manson to pay Wood over $326,000 for her defense fees under California's anti-SLAPP statute, which protects free speech.

Manson is also seeking to dismiss his case against Wood's co-defendant, Illma Gore, effectively concluding this legal matter that has lasted over two and a half years.