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After pleading no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer during a New Hampshire concert in 2019, theAssociated Pressreported thatMarilyn Mansonwas fined and sentenced to community service on Monday.
The 54-year-old musician, whose real name is Brian Warner, appeared in a Laconia, NH courtroom on Monday and pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts of simple assault, which he was charged with in relation to the incident at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 19, 2019.
Manson’s lawyer Howard King confirmed the accuracy of the Associated Press story to PEOPLE but declined further comment.
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During the performance, AP reported based on a police affidavit, Manson walked over to videographer Susan Fountain and allegedly spit a “big lougee” at her before blowing his nose in her direction later in the show. Video footage reportedly showed Manson pointing and laughing at her as she walked away.
Three concert attendees — including a security guard — previouslytold PEOPLE at the time that they saw Manson spit and “shoot his snot"at the camerawoman.
Fountain pressed charges against Manson in 2021, one of which — related to the spitting — was dismissed as part of a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Manson was fined over $1,400, with $200 suspended as part of the deal, and sentenced to 20 hours of community service, per AP. For the next two years, he also must steer clear of arrests and inform local police if he performs in New Hampshire.
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“For him to spit on me and blow his nose on me was the most disgusting thing a human being has ever done,” continued Fountain. “I understand this was not a big criminal charge 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.”
Wood is among at least 15 other women who have accused the rocker of sexual assault.Game of ThronesactressEsmé Biancoalso filed a lawsuit in 2021, though itwas settledin January.
source: people.com
