2023-09-19 22:11:04
Marilyn Manson was sentenced to 20 hours of community service and a fine for “blowing his nose” on a camerawoman at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire, in the United States. The decision is on Monday 18th.
The 54-year-old rocker wanted to appear at his hearing via video. However, the judge required Manson to be in court in Laconia, about 30 miles north of Concord, the state capital.
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Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, was charged with two misdemeanors of simple assault.
The singer pleaded no contest to the charge of blowing his nose, in a deal negotiated with prosecutors. The prosecution agreed to dismiss the other charge, which alleged he spat on the woman. A no contest plea means that Manson neither denies the accusation nor admits guilt.
The punishment of Marilyn Manson
The judge accepted that Manson perform his community service in California | Photo: Reproduction/Flickr
He was fined just over US$1,400 as part of the settlement. He must remain arrest-free and must notify local police of any actions in New Hampshire for two years.
The judge accepted that Manson perform his community service in California. The magistrate told journalists that the singer could choose to work with people in rehabilitation. Manson must provide evidence of his community service by February 4.
According to a police statement, Manson approached camerawoman Susan Fountain in the barricaded area of the venue, put his face close to her camera and expelled “a large amount of phlegm.” She ended up with saliva on both hands.
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Later, Manson approached her again, knelt down and covered one nostril before blowing mucus that fell on the camera operator’s arms and hands. In a statement, Fountain said it was “the most disgusting thing a human being could have done.”
Manson “blowed a significant amount of snot at Fountain,” a police sergeant who reviewed video of the concert said in a sworn statement. After that, the camera image changes and Manson can be seen “pointing and laughing at Fountain, as she ducks and walks away.”
On Monday, Manson entered the Court’s main entrance. He wore a suit and was dressed in black from head to toe, with sunglasses. He identified himself in court as Brian Warner, using a soft voice.
Furthermore, he only answered “yes” to the judge’s questions about whether he understood the procedure and did not make any statement. Prosecutor Andrew Livernois said it was his first offense and that he had no criminal record. Fountain was not present in court.
Magazine West, with information from State Agency
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