It seems that more information has come to light regarding the lawsuit filed by a videographer against Marilyn Manson and how the shock-rocker’s defense team plans to move ahead.
Back in May of this year, an arrest warrant was issued for Manson in the state of New Hampshire in relation to an incident that took place at a one of his concerts leading to the shock-rocker being charged with two misdemeanor accounts of simple assault. The plaintiff, a female videographer, alleges that Manson had spat and purposely blew his nose at her while performing on stage at a 2019 event.
According to court documents, Manson’s lawyers are arguing that the interaction was incidental and consensual.
According to the Associated Press (as reported by Billboard), the police report states that Marilyn Manson approached videographer, Susan Fountain, in the stage pit area of the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 19, 2019, and proceeded to spit in her direction. Manson also apparently forcefully blew his nose on her.
Manson’s attorney, Kent Barker, argued in court documents made public Tuesday (Sept. 14) that the type of filming that Fountain was doing commonly puts videographers in an area where “incidental contact” with bodily fluids can occur.
“The defendant’s performance for the past twenty years are well known to include shocking and evocative antics similar to those that occurred here,” Barker wrote. “The alleged victim consented to exposing herself to potential contact with sweat, saliva and phlegm in close quarters.” The lawyer also plans to argue that Manson’s actions were unintentional.
Manson entered a “not guilty” plea earlier this month.
Manson is also currently in legal hot water with lawsuits by four different women who have claimed that he sexually, physically and emotionally abused them.