Marilyn Manson is officially being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over allegations of domestic violence made against him, Billboard has confirmed. A statement issued to Billboard from the Sheriff’s Dept reads, “The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victims Bureau is investigating allegation(s) of domestic violence involving Mr. Brian Warner also known as ‘Marilyn Manson,’ who works in the music industry. The incidents occurred between 2009 and 2011 when Mr. Warner lived in the city of West Hollywood.”
Multiple women have recently come forward to accuse Manson of abuse and domestic violence, including actresses Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco, and it is not currently known which allegations, specifically, are being investigated.
Meanwhile, Manson’s former personal assistant, Dan Cleary, said that he witnessed Manson abusing his current wife, photographer Lindsay Usich. Huffington Post reports that Cleary talked about the alleged abuse in an episode of his podcast, “Rare Form Radio,” that was available to subscribers to his Patreon earlier this week.
According to Huffington Post, Clearly didn’t refer to Usich by name in the episode, instead referring to Manson’s “then-girlfriend” and “now-wife.” “I saw some physical abuse as far as like pushing and throwing things at her and a lot of like violent outbursts around her ― breaking things,” he said. “A lot of mental abuse and name-calling and threats.”
“There were times when Manson would tell her that he’s going to kill her and cut her up and that I’m going to bury her in the desert ― me,” Cleary continued. “He would leave the room and I would [tell her], ‘You’re going to be fine. I’m not going to do any of that. Let’s get you to a hotel.'”
Back in September, Cleary also tweeted about what he says he witnessed while working with Manson:
Thread: I worked directly with #MarilynManson in 2007-2008 for his touring band when #EvanRachelWood was with him. She was on tour with us the entire time. Over the course of 1 year he turned her into a different person. He broke her. I didnt totally realize until later in life.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
I then starting working for him as his personal assistant in 2014-2015. I saw first hand, over & over him being an abusive violent boyfriend to his GF Lindsay. Over the almost 2 year stretch I saw her in tears & him screaming & belittling her more often than I didn’t.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
He would threaten to kill her, cut her up, bury her, embarrass her to the world. Making her cry & fear him made him feel good. He would remind her that she’d be homeless without him and make fun of her learning disabled family member.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
Everyone in his immediate circle knows this. But everyone (including myself) is afraid to say anything because of “the code”. It’s frowned upon to tell people’s private business.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
Those of us that stay quiet do it because we were making a living. And it’s hard to find work in music if you can’t keep your mouth shut. But enough is enough. His fans will be angry & not believe it because they don’t want to. I understand that. I’m sorry to them. But its true.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
I will also say that a reason I stayed quiet is because of a kind thing he did. On tour in 2007 my stepmom died suddenly. The Manson camp flew me home for a week on their dime & paid me anyway. I will still never forget that & it sincerely meant a lot to me.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
But as I see so many people defending him & calling his accusers liars I’ve just had enough. Believe them, I saw it. I have nothing to gain from this & plenty to lose. There are people in his band/crew that I’m still close to. My apologies to them. But they also know I’m right.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
He is a brilliant musician, an incredibly smart & funny man. But he’s also a mentally & physically abusive drug addict that has the ability to be super kind & emotional. It’s hard to wrap your head around. I’m not asking for him to be “canceled”, fuck ALL that cancel stuff.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
My sole focus is for people to not call these women liars. They’re not. #Manson gave me a living for a long time, gave me great music as a kid, I appreciate the opportunities. I saw the entire world for the 1st time with him. This was not easy but I had to do it. I stand by it.
— DanCleary (@DanCleary79) September 13, 2020
Manson has denied the allegations.