Evan Rachel Wood showed her support for the women — who like her — came forward to accuse Marilyn Manson of sexual violence after the shock rocker escaped criminal charges on Friday.
“I am grateful for the work law enforcement has done, and I am endlessly proud of all the survivors who risked everything to protect others by speaking the truth,” the “Thirteen” star, 37, wrote in a statement via a private Instagram account.
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said in a press release Friday that his office would not pursue charges against Manson, 56, following a “comprehensive” four-year investigation.
He said the sexual assault claims could not be proven “beyond a reasonable doubt” and the domestic violence claims had fallen “outside of the statute of limitations.”
I am endlessly proud of all the survivors who risked everything to protect others by speaking the truth,” she said in part in the statement above.
The “Westworld” alum then alleged, “My lawyer and I were advised by the Deputy District Attorneys and the Sheriff deputies who investigated the case that there was compelling evidence to support our claims, but that the statute of limitations prevents many of those crimes from being prosecuted.
“Unfortunately, the Phoenix Act cannot help in cases which occurred before it was passed, but I hope this shines a light on why it’s so important to advocate for better laws.”
Wood concluded by saying that “evidence of violent crimes should not have an expiration date.” The “Barefoot” star dated Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, from 2007 to 2010. The former couple was briefly engaged for eight months before they split.However, in 2021, Wood accused the “Dope Show” rocker of grooming and abusing her.
“He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years,” she alleged via Instagram and in a statement to Vanity Fair at the time.
“I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission. I am done living in fear of retaliation, slander, or blackmail. I am here to expose this dangerous man and call out the many industries that have enabled him, before he ruins any more lives. I stand with the many victims who will no longer be silent.”
She had previously hinted at her claims in a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone but did not name Manson.
