Marilyn Manson was just dealt a big loss in his defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood, as a judge struck down many of the rocker's objections to the actress. His lawyers described it as 'disappointed but not unexpected.'
Warner’s original lawsuit claimed Wood and Gore impersonated an FBI agent to give the appearance that a federal investigation into Warner’s alleged crimes was ongoing. He claimed they sent letters from this agent to women who would later make public allegations against Warner to suggest that they were in danger. Warner also claimed that Wood and Gore “provided checklists and scripts to prospective accusers.” These claims are now out of the suit due to the judge’s decision Tuesday.
During the hearing, Warner’s team argued that the FBI letter, which had been struck, should remain in the case and be used as “context” against Gore. “The idea that the plaintiff could somehow pursue an [infliction of emotional distress] claim against Ms. Gore, based on our client’s court filings… makes no sense,” said Wood’s attorney.
The attempt from Warner’s legal team was quickly struck down by the judge, who expressed her frustration following a back-and-forth between the attorneys. “I already went through this as carefully as I can. I’m not changing that,” Judge Beaudet said. “I’m not clarifying anymore… That’s the way it is.”
Beaudet set a tentative trial date for May 1, 2024, but given Warner’s plan to appeal Tuesday’s decision, the date will likely be pushed back by more than a year. “I have to confess, I think I might not ever have come up with a 34-page [tentative ruling] before. Even that exhausted me,” the judge told lawyers ahead of her ruling. “Sorry about that. But there was a lot to digest.”
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