Marilyn Manson and Twiggy Ramirez

Twiggy Ramirez makes statement after being fired by Marilyn Manson

Marilyn Manson parted ways with bassist Jeordie White, aka Twiggy Ramirez, following allegations of rape and abuse against White from his former girlfriend, Jessicka Addams of Jack Off Jill. Now White has made a statement of his own:

I have only recently been made aware of these allegations from over 20 years ago. I do not condone non-consensual sex of any kind. I will be taking some time to spend with my family and focus on maintaining my several years of sobriety. If i have caused anyone pain i apologize and truly regret it.

Manson also said in a previous statement that he “knew nothing about these allegations until very recently” and was “saddened by Jessicka’s obvious distress.”

In her original statement where she details her experience with White, Addams also explains why she waited to come forward with the accusations:

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. 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.