Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced on Wednesday that a sex abuse case involving Marilyn Manson , whose real name is Brian Warner, is under review by the office’s Sex Crimes Division. In a statement, Gascón said that prosecutors are assessing “new leads and additional evidence” that continue to come from the L.A.
County Sheriff Department’s investigation, and that “new evidence” emerged within the last few weeks. “It is our office’s responsibility to ensure that we have a complete picture of the admissible evidence available before making a filing decision,” continued Gascón. “Senior staff members have met with victims, and our prosecutors continue to remain in contact with the victims and their representatives throughout this process.
” He added that although he has “received requests from victims to meet personally to discuss the case,” since the case is under investigation, it would be “inappropriate” for him to meet with the victims at this time. The update arrives two years after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department submitted the findings of its 19-month investigation into Warner and allegations of sexual abuse against the musician. On Wednesday, the district attorney said that his offices anticipates “making a filing decision soon and will provide an update when that time comes.
” He added, “At that time, I look forward to meeting with the victims to discuss how my office can continue to support t.
