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’

Billy Corgan, frontman of Smashing Pumpkins, maintains his 30-year friendship with Marilyn Manson despite numerous sexual misconduct and domestic violence lawsuits. Speaking on the New York Times Popcast, Corgan stated he does not want the world to dictate his associations. He defended his stance by claiming he did not feel Manson was guilty, noting that he possesses personal behind-the-scenes knowledge not available in the public sphere regarding the shock rocker's legal allegations.