Marilyn Manson loses bid to dismiss ex-assistant's sex assault lawsuit

Judge keeps the case alive

Marilyn Manson's latest attempt to dismiss a sex assault lawsuit brought by a former assistant has failed. According to Rolling Stone, the presiding judge declined to toss the case, stating on the record that he would "have trouble sleeping" if he dismissed it so soon after it had been revived.

The ruling is a significant procedural setback for Marilyn Manson, who has faced a series of civil and criminal allegations in recent years. The lawsuit, filed by a former assistant, remains active following the judge's decision.

What happens next

With the dismissal denied, the case moves forward through the courts. No trial date has been reported in the source material at this time. The judge's language was notably direct, suggesting the court views the claims as serious enough to warrant a full hearing.

This is one of several legal cases in the music world that observers have been following closely. Manson has consistently denied wrongdoing in matters related to these allegations. Further developments are expected as the litigation continues.