Appeals Court Revives Marilyn Manson Ex-Assistant's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Marilyn Manson's ex-assistant, Ashley Walters, has won an appeal ruling that revives her previously dismissed lawsuit against the shock rocker. Walters claims Manson sexually assaulted her, whipped her, and threw her against a wall during a drug-induced rage. The court ruled that the typical two-year statute of limitations didn't apply because Walters had suppressed her memories until 2020, invoking the "delayed discovery" rule. The ruling is seen as a victory for survivors and provides a clear path for issues of repressed memories and delayed discovery in similar cases. Manson's defense team argued that Walters' allegations were too memorable to be repressed, but the court focused on whether she properly asserted her claims. Manson has denied the allegations and settled with other accusers in the past.