Marilyn Manson has reportedly accused his ex-fiancée Evan Rachel Wood of forging FBI letters and making false accusations against him.
The famous singer wants to revive her previous lawsuit, arguing that this new information should prove that the case should never have been dismissed in the first place. TMZManson reportedly sued Wood and her partner, Irma Gore, for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress in March 2022. According to TMZ, he claimed both women conspired to bring him down and ruin his career. Wood Accused Manson seduced and abused her for years.
(Exclusive, Premium Rates Apply) TORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 10: Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson attend the gala screening of Sony Pictures' film “Across the Universe” during the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto, Canada on September 10, 2007. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Wireimage) Getty Images
Manson said he had evidence in court documents that Wood had forged FBI letters to make false accusations, TMZ reported. Manson also claimed Wood was the mastermind behind a larger scheme designed to fabricate sexual allegations against him, the outlet reported.
Manson reportedly claims the case shows she lied in an attempt to mount a malicious campaign to destroy him. Manson reportedly claims Wood forged letters from real FBI agents to make it appear she was under FBI investigation. According to TMZ, Manson also claimed Wood lied by claiming his “victims” were in danger.
Clarkston, Michigan – August 7, 2024: Marilyn Manson performs at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan on August 7, 2024. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Manson claimed Wood only submitted an affidavit that she did not forge the letters, but made no attempt to deny that they were forgeries, TMZ reported, citing the documents.
According to the outlet, Manson said in the document that Wood's claims were nothing more than lies fabricated and spread as part of a subversive campaign, accusing him of soliciting information from former employees, hacking accounts and fabricating fake emails, the report said.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09, 2020: Marilyn Manson attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 9, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Fraser Harrison/Getty Images)
The singer further claimed he “slapped” her at his home, according to TMZ. (Related article: Disgraced actor and suspected cannibal claims he can't afford gas for his car)
According to TMZ, in the filing, the defendants objected to a lower court judge failing to take into account the fact that one of the plaintiffs recanted her allegations against them after claiming she felt pressured by Wood to lie about her experiences with Manson.
This story continues to unfold.