MARILYN MANSON convicted over videotaping incident in 2019

Marilyn Manson was fined $1,200 and ordered to perform 20 hours of community service for an incident with a videographer at a show in Gilford, NH.

The incident occurred on August 19, 2019 at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Manson Spit on the videographer and allegedly blew snot on her throughout the night. Manson At that time, however, he was charged with two counts of simple assault Manson‘s lawyers argued in 2021 that contact with bodily fluids during a show was part of the performance.

“It is well known that the defendants’ performances over the past twenty years have included shocking and impressive antics similar to those presented here. The alleged victim agreed to expose himself to potential contact with sweat, saliva and mucus in close proximity.”

The judge presiding over the case ultimately contradicted these claims and Manson accepted the above agreement, not objecting to either of the two defendants. The second charge was dropped. A no contest entry means a defendant does not plead or admit guilt. WMUR It is also reported that a victim’s attorney read the following victim impact statement during the proceeding.

“For me, I am a professional and have been working in this industry for 30 years. I’ve worked for many companies and in all the years I’ve worked with people, I’ve never been humiliated.” Him spitting on me and blowing my nose was the most disgusting thing a human being has ever done. I understand that this was not a major crime to begin with, but I was hoping that the defendant would receive a sentence that would make him think twice before doing something like this again.”

Footage of the court hearing can be found below.