Marilyn Manson to plead no contest to blowing his nose on videographer
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Marilyn Manson will plead no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire, according to a filing by his attorney.
Marilyn Manson will plead no contest to blowing his nose on a videographer at a 2019 concert in New Hampshire, according to a filing by his attorney.
The rocker, whose legal name is Brian Warner, was charged with two misdemeanour counts of simple assault stemming from the encounter at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford on Aug. 19, 2019.
A notice of intent filed Monday says that Manson is expected to plead no contest to only one charge, and that prosecutors would dismiss the other in the fully negotiated plea. A no-contest plea means Manson will not contest the charge and does not admit guilt.
Manson would face a sentence of a US$1,200 fine with part of it suspended and 20 hours of community service within six months. Manson also would need to remain arrest-free and notify local police of any New Hampshire performances for two years.
A judge would have to accept the plea, which is expected to be entered Thursday in Belknap County Superior Court. That's in place of a final pretrial hearing that was scheduled in advance of his planned Aug. 7 trial.
It's not clear whether Manson would be required to be in court or be allowed to participate via video. His lawyer, Kent Barker, said Tuesday it would be up to the judge.
According to a police affidavit, Manson approached videographer Susan Fountain in the venue's stage pit area, put his face close to her camera and spit a "big loogee" at her. She was struck on both hands with saliva. He also is accused of approaching her a second time, blowing his nose on her arm and hands.
