Marilyn Manson's sexual assault case by former assistant reinstated under new California law
A previously dismissed sexual assault case against Marilyn Manson, filed by former assistant Ashley Walters, was revived Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court under a new California law extending the statute of limitations for certain sexual abuse claims. Judge Steve Cochran granted Walters’ motion for reconsideration, vacating his December 2025 ruling that had dismissed the case and allowing it to proceed toward trial.
The original suit, first filed in 2021, accused Manson, whose legal name is Brian Warner, of sexual harassment, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and wrongful termination based on her time working for him in 2010–2011. Previous attempts to move the case forward were blocked because the claims were made years after the alleged incidents, with courts initially ruling that the delayed discovery doctrine did not apply. The new law, Assembly Bill 250, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, extends the revival period by two years for individuals over 18, enabling Walters to pursue her allegations. Walters’ attorneys emphasized that the ruling allows her to hold Manson accountable, while Manson’s legal team maintains that the claims will ultimately fail. A case management conference is scheduled for March 27, with a trial to follow unless a settlement is reached.
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