Marilyn Manson Ends Legal Battle with Evan Rachel Wood, Covers Fees

Marilyn Manson has dropped his 2022 lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood and Illma Gore, agreeing to pay Wood nearly $327,000 in legal fees. The lawsuit, which Manson's attorney described as an effort to "tell the truth," accused Wood and Gore of conspiring to defame him and derail his career. A judge had previously dismissed some of Manson's claims, and Wood's attorney called the lawsuit a failed publicity stunt. Manson's decision to abandon the case closes this chapter of his legal battles.