Billy Corgan Backs Marilyn Manson Over Sex Abuse Claims, Citing Inside Knowledge Of Case: “I Personally Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty”
“I personally didn’t feel he was guilty of the things he was being charged with,” Billy Corgan says of his old friend Marilyn Manson, who was accused of sexual abuse, domestic violence and more by Evan Rachel Wood and other women. “Ultimately the fact (is) that the D.A. didn’t pursue,” the Smashing Pumpkins leader added. […]
Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan has defended his friendship with Marilyn Manson following allegations of sexual abuse and domestic violence made by Evan Rachel Wood and other women. Appearing on The New York Times Popcast, Corgan stated that he personally did not feel Manson was guilty of the charges.
According to Deadline, Corgan noted that the District Attorney did not pursue the charges against the shock rocker. Corgan's comments regarding his decision to maintain the friendship were featured in recent podcast appearances, as reported by Billboard and Consequence.
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