All articles tagged with #repressed memories
Two psychologists critique the modern revival of ‘repressed memories’ and dissociative amnesia, arguing that trauma memories are not uniquely fragmented, recovered memories often reflect suggestion and misattribution, and that popular therapies lack robust evidence; they trace the memory-war’s history, critique van der Kolk’s claims, and highlight science-based counterpoints such as Michael Scheeringa’s work.
Marilyn Manson's former personal assistant, Ashley Walters, has won the right to sue the singer for sexual assault, abuse, and harassment. Walters filed a lawsuit in May 2021, alleging that Manson subjected her to exploitation, manipulation, and psychological abuse. The case was initially dismissed due to the statute of limitations, but a California court has now reinstated the lawsuit, citing Walters' claims of repressed memories. This decision is seen as a victory for survivors and may set a precedent for similar cases. Manson has previously reached settlements with other individuals who accused him of rape and abuse.
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.