New evidence in sex-abuse case against Marilyn Manson as charging decision expected soon

Prosecutors are investigating “new leads” about accused sex abuser Marilyn Manson — as they expect to decide “soon” on whether the shock rocker will face charges.The 55-year-old goth singer, whose real name is Brian Warner, has already been investigated for years over accusations of rape, sexual assault and torture by at least a dozen women, including his former fiance, actor Evan Rachel Wood.Even so, specialist sex crimes prosecutors are still “carefully reviewing new leads and additional evidence that continue to come to our attention,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in an update to the case Wednesday.“New evidence has emerged within the last few weeks, adding to an already extensive case file presented to our office by the [Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department],” the DA said.“It is our office’s responsibility to ensure that we have a complete picture of the admissible evidence available before making a filing decision,” he added.“We anticipate making a filing decision soon and will provide an update when that time comes.”Senior staffers at the DA’s office have met with the victims and continue to remain in contact with them throughout the investigation, he said.Despite requests from some of the victims to meet personally with Gascón, he said it would be “inappropriate” to do so until a decision on charges has been made.

After that, “I look forward to meeting with the victims to discuss how my office can continue to support them,” the DA said.The Post has reached out to Manson’s attorney for comment.Authorities raided Manson’s West Hollywood home in 2021 after several women came forward accusing him of sexual abuse.His record label dropped him in response.Manson has vehemently denied the allegations, though he has settled at least two such lawsuits.  “Game of Thrones” actor Esmé Bianco filed a lawsuit against Manson alleging the rocker sexually, physically and emotionally abused her...