Marilyn Manson accuser and Game of Thrones actress Esme Bianco asserts in a new court filing that the rock singer blocked a video of her that was to be used during Deftones' current North American tour dates as a part of their stage set, according to Billboard on Thursday (April 28).
Submitted on Wednesday (April 27) in federal court in Los Angeles, the motion expands Bianco's March 2021 lawsuit against Manson that accused him of sexual assault.
In the new documents, Bianco adds "tortious interference" to her claims, alleging Manson retaliated against her by persuading the Deftones to remove her images from the video and thereby depriving her of the opportunity for exposure.
The filing states, "Ms. Bianco expected an economic benefit from significant public exposure via [Deftones'] worldwide tour and the opportunity to continue working with the highly sought-after creative director who oversaw the project," per Consequence.
It alleges Manson "contact[ed] the band [to] confront them over the Deftones' decision to work with Ms. Bianco. [Manson] used his power and influence in the entertainment industry to interfere with Ms. Bianco's ability to continue working with the Deftones."
A former member of Marilyn Manson's band, Fred Sablan, is Deftones' current touring bassist; he replaced Sergio Vega. Bianco is an ex-girlfriend of Manson's; the two dated in 2011.
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