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Billy Corgan Says He’s Stood by Marilyn Manson Despite Sex Abuse Claims Because He ‘Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty’: ‘I Don’t Want the World to Tell Me Who My Friends Are’

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Billy Corgan Says He’s Stood by Marilyn Manson Despite Sex Abuse Claims Because He ‘Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty’: ‘I Don’t Want the World to Tell Me Who My Friends Are’
Oct 24, 2026 11:38am PT Billy Corgan Says He’s Stood by Marilyn Manson Despite Sex Abuse Claims Because He ‘Didn’t Feel He Was Guilty’: ‘I Don’t Want the World to Tell Me Who My Friends Are’

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See All Add us as a Google Preferred Source NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Billy Corgan attends the 2026 Songwriters Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for for Songwriters Hall Of Fame) MONTERREY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 30: Marilyn Manson performs during a concert as a part of Machaca Fest 2024 at Paqrque Fundidora on November 30, 2024 in Monterrey, Mexico. (Photo by Medios y Media/Getty Images) Getty Images

Billy Corgan remains steadfast in his relationship with close friend and longtime colleague Marilyn Manson, despite a series of sexual misconduct and domestic violence lawsuits that have been filed against Manson throughout the years. When asked about the friendship on a recent episode of the New York Times’ “Popcast” podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins frontman responded that he “personally didn’t feel that he was guilty” and that he doesn’t appreciate the world telling him “who I should associate with.”

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