Case dismissed

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Marilyn Manson accuser Ashley Morgan Smithline’s case dismissed

A California judge has tossed out a sexual abuse lawsuit on Tuesday filed by one of Marilyn Manson’s accusers after she failed to replace her former legal counsel, Page Six has learned.

Ashley Morgan Smithline, who previously accused the shock rocker of raping and abusing her during their two-year, on-and-off relationship, was advised to find new representation by Dec. 5, 2022, after her former lawyer Jay D. Ellwanger’s motion to withdraw was approved.

However, the model failed to find new representation or represent herself and so her case was thrown out.

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning she can refile the same claim at a later time if she wishes to do so.

Manson’s attorney Howard King tells Page Six, “We thank and commend Ashley Smithline for dismissing her claims against Brian Warner without seeking or receiving anything in return.

“Ms. Smithline has refused to be manipulated by others who are trying to pursue their own agendas against Mr. Warner. We wish her well and will continue to work to assure that a significant price will be paid by those who have tried to abuse our legal system.” – Source