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Marilyn Manson 2023 Lawsuit Against Ex Evan Rachel Wood Gutted
(LOS ANGELES) – Marilyn Manson’s lawsuit against his former girlfriend, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, was dismissed by a California judge on Tuesday, claiming she manufactured public allegations that he sexually and physically abused her during their relationship and urged other women to do the same.
Manson’s lawsuit, filed last year, claims that Wood and another woman identified as a defendant, Illma Gore, defamed Manson, willfully caused him emotional pain, and destroyed his music, television, and cinema career. It claims they used deception, including a forged FBI letter, to get more women to come forward with sexual abuse allegations and to advise them on what to say about Manson, whose official name is Brian Warner.
The portion of the lawsuit dealing with the disputed FBI letter, which Wood denies forging, was dismissed by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa A. Beaudet. Beaudet also removed a portion that claimed Wood and Gore used a checklist obtained on an iPad to establish abuse charges against Manson.
The judge did not rule on the FBI letter’s merits but determined that the evidence that the defendants used it to recruit other women and harm Manson was speculative and thin. Beaudet discovered no evidence that Wood and Gore created the checklist. She stated that the chances of Manson winning either phase were slim.
Beaudet’s decision was based on California legislation intended to safeguard defendants’ free speech from being stifled by lawsuits.
“We are very pleased with the Court’s ruling, which affirms and protects Evan’s exercise of her fundamental First Amendment rights,” Wood’s attorney Michael Kump said in a statement. “As the Court correctly determined, Plaintiff failed to demonstrate that his claims against her have even a smidgeon of merit.”
Manson’s attorney stated that he intends to file an instant appeal.
“The ruling is disappointing but not unexpected,” Manson’s attorney Howard King said in an email. “The Court telegraphed this outcome when it refused to consider the bombshell sworn declaration of former plaintiff Ashley Smithline, which detailed how women were systematically pressured by Evan Rachel Wood and Illma Gore to make false claims about Brian Warner.”
Other parts of the lawsuit remain because they were not subject to Wood’s motion, including allegations that Gore hacked Manson’s email, phone, and social media accounts, created a phony email to fabricate evidence that he was sending illegal pornography, and “swatted” him, allegedly with Wood’s approval, by sending authorities to his home.
Several women have sued Manson recently with allegations of sexual and other abuse. Most have been dismissed or resolved, including one filed by “Game of Thrones” actor Esme Bianco.
And for over two years, police and prosecutors have conducted a criminal investigation into Manson. Prosecutors indicated in September that they needed more evidence from detectives before determining whether to charge him. The victims have not been named.
Unless they come out publicly, the Associated Press does not usually name anyone who claims to have been sexually abused.
In 2017, when the #MeToo movement gathered speed, Wood said she had been raped and mistreated and offered testimony to a Congressional committee in 2018 without naming anyone. Wood then named Manson in an Instagram post in February 2020, alleging he “horrifically abused me for years.” They announced their relationship in 2007 and were briefly engaged in 2010 before splitting up. In March, HBO aired a documentary about the allegations.
According to Manson’s lawsuit, Wood had only positive things to say about Manson during their relationship, and she revealed nothing about his abuse of her for 10 years until she met Gore, an artist described in the lawsuit as Wood’s on-again, off-again love partner.
SOURCE – (AP)
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2024| Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Washington – Pras, On Friday, a court denied a request for a fresh trial in a multimillion-dollar political conspiracy lawsuit against Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly determined that his defensedefense attorney’s employment of a generative AI software during closing arguments and other errors made throughout the Washington, D.C. trial did not constitute a substantial miscarriage of justice.
Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Michel was found guilty of ten counts after a jury heard testimony from witnesses, including actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former US Attorney General Jeff Sessions. On the most serious charges, he faces up to 20 years in prison. He is free until sentencing, which has yet to be decided.
The Grammy-winning rapper was accused of funneling money from a now-fugitive Malaysian financier through straw donors to Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, then attempting to deter a Justice Department investigation and influence an extradition case on behalf of China during the Trump administration.
The defense said Michel received lousy advice as he attempted to support himself while recreating himself in politics.
His defense attorney, David Kenner, who has previously represented rappers like Suge Knight and Snoop Dogg, pleaded guilty to leaking grand jury evidence to reporters.
Michel hired a new lawyer, who claimed Kenner had made several errors, including deploying an “experimental” generative AI software that botched closing arguments by misattributing a lyric from his client’s influential 1990s group.
Judge Rejects Claims That Generative AI Tanked Political Conspiracy Case Against Fugees Rapper Pras
Michel, however, failed to prove that Kenner’s handling of the case influenced the jury, according to Judge Kollar-Kotelly.
She accepted that some of Michel’s faults were valid, but they did not neutralise the prosecution’s extensive evidence against him or render the nearly month-long trial unfair.
Michel’s representative had no immediate comment on the ruling.
SOURCE | AP
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Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
Julian Ortega, a Spanish actor best known for his role in the popular Spanish-language Netflix drama series “Elite,” has died, according to the country’s actor and actress union. He was 41.
“Our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” the union said in a statement Monday.
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Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
Ortega, the son of Spanish actress Gloria Muñoz, was born in Madrid in 1983. According to the organization, he attended acting school in the Spanish capital.
He began his career in Spanish-language films, including the 2000 drama “El Otro Barrio” (“The Other Side”) and the 2008 horror fantasy “La raíz del mal.”
He appeared in various Spanish television programs before becoming well-known internationally after appearing in six episodes of Netflix’s Elite.
Ortega played a restaurant manager in the murder-mystery-infused high school thriller, which follows privileged pupils at a prestigious school.
His most recent performances were in drama programs like “The Countryside” (formerly called “El Pueblo”) and “4 estrellas.”
“You were a great man; humble, always smiling, generous, and thoughtful…” I have a great colleague. “Thank you for everything,” wrote his “Countryside” co-star Ruth Diaz in an Instagram post.
Julian Ortega, Actor In Netflix’s ‘Elite’ Series, Dies Aged 41
According to the Spanish Theatre in Madrid, Ortega has worked on theatre ventures, including the 2021 play “Ira,” which he created and co-starred in with his mother.
The reason for the death has not been officially confirmed.
SOURCE | AP
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Selena Gomez Reacts To Taylor Swift Cameo Rumors in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ S4
Selena Gomez has recently put a fun twist on rumors swirling about a potential cameo by Taylor Swift in the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building. In an interview with E! News, Gomez responded to the speculation with her signature humor and charm.
Laughing off the rumors, Gomez quipped, “You’re hilarious. She’s a little busy, you guys.”
Her playful tone continued as she added, “Oh dear, I love that,” while still chuckling. Gomez’s light-hearted response showcased her easy-going nature and her ability to handle fan speculation with grace.
Gomez’s co-stars, Steve Martin and Martin Short, also joined in on the playful banter. Martin, in a comedic twist, said, “Listen, she calls us every day. Here – she’s calling right now. Ahh I’ll take it later.”
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Martin Short added to the jest, joking, “No, I was talking to Taylor around 3:00 a.m.” Their jokes highlighted the camaraderie and fun atmosphere among the cast.
Beyond the jokes, Martin took a moment to genuinely praise both Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez for their poise.
He commented, “Taylor Swift handles everything perfectly and so does Selena. In the situations I’ve seen—politically, trolls, everything—she just seems to have a wisdom about how to do something quietly, effortlessly.”
The interaction underscores not only the strong bond between the cast members but also their mutual respect and admiration for each other.
Gomez and Swift’s friendship, along with their shared ability to navigate public life with elegance, continues to be a topic of interest and admiration among fans and colleagues alike.
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