Victory for Evan Rachel Wood in Marilyn Manson Defamation Case

Marilyn Manson has multiple defamation claims against Evan Rachel Wood thrown out by judge

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Manson filed the suit in response to Wood's accusations of abuse and grooming, which he denie

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The dismissed claims include Manson's allegations that Wood lied about their relationship and branded him a Nazi sympathizer

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The judge ruled that the claims were not legally valid and lacked sufficient evidence

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Manson still faces a lawsuit from Wood and other women alleging abuse and harassment

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The lawsuit has sparked conversation about accountability in the entertainment industry and the treatment of abuse survivor

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The outcome of the case could have implications for the way abuse allegations are handled and the importance of evidence in defamation suits.

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