Evan Rachel Wood Reacts to Ex Marilyn Manson Facing No Charges for Sexual Assault Claims

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Evan Rachel Wood is speaking out amid the news that her ex Marilyn Manson will not face charges after being investigated for sexual assault and domestic violence allegations.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said that charges would not be filed due to a lack of conclusive evidence and the statute of limitations. Keep reading to find out more… Evan spoke out about how the statute of limitations prevented the case from moving forward, but that will change for future cases thanks to the Phoenix Act. “My lawyer and I were advised by the Deputy District Attorneys and the Sheriff deputies who investigated the case that there was compelling evidence to support our claims, but that the statute of limitations prevents many of those crimes from being prosecuted.

We always knew that the statute of limitations would be a barrier, which is why we created the Phoenix Act – so that other victims wouldn’t have to experience this outcome,” Evan said in a statement on Instagram.

She added, “Unfortunately, the Phoenix Act cannot help in cases which occurred before it was passed, but I hope this shines a light on why it’s so important to advocate for better laws.