Marilyn Manson ProfileLongtime Marilyn Manson bassist Twiggy Ramirez (real name Jeordie White) has been accused of rape by his ex-girlfriend and lead singer of Jack Off Jill, Jessicka Adams.
As reported by Pitchfork, Adams, who dated White in the '90s, made the allegations in a Facebook post this past weekend, writing that she was also physically assaulted.
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"In 1997, I was warned by my band’s record company that if I revealed my story publically, there would be a very good chance that my band Jack Off Jill would be black balled by concert promoters, radio programmers, and other bands and their managers," Adams wrote.
"Jack Off Jill was also warned of running the risk of losing our coveted record deal (which they gave us!!,) as they were certain no one would ever take a rape victim in this male dominated music business seriously, nevermind a ferocious, disenfranchised, outspoken overweight front woman such as myself!
"The label blatantly feared the big machine behind Marilyn Manson would use their power to destroy not only Jack Off Jill, but my name, Jessicka, as well. The pressure and guilt of the inevitable repercussions of my rape story affecting my band’s livelihood, happiness and success kept me silent for years."
See the full statement below.
Manson has since released a statement responding to Adams' allegations.
"I knew Jessicka and Jeordie had a romantic relationship many years ago and I considered and still consider Jessicka to be a friend," Manson said.
"I knew nothing about these allegations until very recently and am saddened by Jessicka's obvious distress."
White is yet to publicly respond to the claims.
