The shock rocker initially sued the actress alleging defamation and infliction of emotional distress in 2022, a year after she accused him of grooming and abuse.

Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a defamation lawsuit he brought against his former partner Evan Rachel Wood after she accused him of “horrifically” abusing and “grooming” her during their relationship. Manson will pay Wood $327,000 in legal fees.

As part of their Nov. 19 settlement agreement, which was reviewed by USA TODAY, Manson will pay Wood more than $326,000 to reimburse her attorneys' fees. In March 2022, Manson — whose real name is Brian Warner — sued Wood and her "romantic partner" Illma Gore in Los Angeles Superior Court,

Marilyn Manson has dropped his defamation lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood after the two reached a settlement agreement on Nov. 19. Manson sued his former fiancée in 2022, alleging she coerced other women into making sexual abuse claims against him.

Rocker Marilyn Manson has agreed to drop a lawsuit against his former fiancée, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood.

Marilyn Manson is no longer suing Evan Rachel Wood. The shock-rocker dropped a defamation suit against Wood over her abuse claims against him, Rolling Stone reported. Manson will additionally pay more than $300,

Marilyn Manson has dropped his defamation lawsuit against actress Evan Rachel Wood and agreed to pay her legal fees. “Marilyn Manson — whose real name is Brian Warner — filed a lawsuit against Ms. Wood as a publicity stunt to try to undermine the credibility of his many accusers and revive his faltering career,

Former romantic partners Marilyn Manson and Evan Rachel Wood tumultuous legal battle appears to be over. According to Rolling Stone, Marilyn Manson (real name Brian Hugh Warner) has dropped his defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood.