Devendra Kumar
Marilyn Manson, the 55-year-old shock rocker, has finally completed his community service at the Windsor Club of Glendale, a California non-profit organization that provides meeting spaces for Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. This development marks the culmination of a chapter in Manson’s legal saga that dates back to 2019, when he was accused of blowing his nose on a videographer during a concert in New Hampshire. As part of his sentence, Manson was required to spend 20 hours at the organization, and a certificate of completion was filed with a New Hampshire court on January 30, meeting the February 4 deadline.
The incident that led to Manson’s community service occurred in August 2019 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford, where he was accused of blowing his nose on a videographer and facing two misdemeanor counts of simple assault. However, the second charge alleging that he spat on the videographer was later dropped. Manson’s lawyer had initially pleaded not guilty to both charges, citing the type of filming the videographer was doing as exposing him to “incidental contact” with bodily fluids. Prosecutors argued that it was Manson’s first offense and that he had no prior record.
Manson’s legal troubles extend beyond this incident, as he is currently appealing a California court’s ruling that threw out key sections of his lawsuit against his former fiancée, Westworld actress Evan Rachel Wood. The lawsuit alleges that Wood fabricated public allegations of sexual and physical abuse during their relationship and encouraged other women to do the same. Wood has publicly accused Manson of abuse, and several other women have also come forward with similar claims. Most of these lawsuits have been dismissed or settled, including a suit filed by Game of Thrones actress Esme Bianco.
The completion of community service is a significant milestone for Manson, who is required to remain arrest-free and notify local police of any upcoming performances in New Hampshire for the next two years. This development serves as a form of closure to this particular chapter in his legal saga, but it is unclear what the future holds for the rocker, who has faced numerous allegations of abuse and other legal issues in recent years. With his community service now complete, Manson can focus on rebuilding his career and reputation, but the road ahead will likely be long and challenging.