February 4th 2025.
Neil Gaiman, a renowned author and storyteller, is currently facing a serious and disturbing accusation of sexual assault. The 64-year-old writer and his wife, Amanda Palmer, have been served with civil lawsuits in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and New York. The allegations against Gaiman are deeply troubling and revolve around a woman who was homeless and only 22 years old at the time of the alleged incidents.
According to the lawsuits, the woman met Palmer in New Zealand and began working for the couple. It was during this time that the alleged assaults occurred. The woman claims that Palmer informed her of complaints from multiple women, adding to the already alarming nature of the situation. The lawsuits also accuse Gaiman and Palmer of violating federal human trafficking laws, with allegations of assault, battery, and emotional distress against Gaiman and negligence against Palmer. The woman is seeking damages of at least seven million dollars.
This is not the first time Gaiman has faced accusations of sexual misconduct. In July 2024, two incidents were reported as part of an investigation by Tortoise, which was partly led by Rachel Johnson, the sister of Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Gaiman has vehemently denied any allegations of abuse and has maintained that all of his relationships were consensual. However, in January, new allegations surfaced when eight women came forward to accuse Gaiman of assault in a New York Magazine article.
One of the accusers, Scarlett Pavlovich, who previously worked as Gaiman's nanny, claimed that she was assaulted in the presence of the author's five-year-old son. She also alleged that she was sexually assaulted in a bathtub and referred to as Gaiman's "slave" multiple times. In addition, Pavlovich claims that Gaiman ejaculated on her face despite her saying "no" and forced her to consume vomit and urine in other incidents. Gaiman responded to these allegations in a statement on social media, denying all claims and expressing his desire to address the situation privately.
The aftermath of these accusations has had a significant impact on Gaiman's professional life. The Netflix TV series adaptation of his popular book, The Sandman, has been cancelled after only two seasons. In addition, his publisher Dark Horse Comics has cancelled upcoming work and a stage adaptation of his book Coraline has been scrapped in the UK. Metro has reached out to Gaiman's representatives for comment, but so far, there has been no response.
As this situation continues to unfold, it is important to remember that these are serious allegations that must be taken seriously. Gaiman has denied any wrongdoing, but the multiple accusations and lawsuits against him raise significant concerns. It is now up to the legal system to investigate and determine the truth of these allegations. In the meantime, we must support and believe those who have come forward with their stories, while also allowing for due process and a fair investigation to take place.
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