NZ - Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegations July 2024

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Author Neil Gaiman denies allegations of sexually abusive behaviour

According to an investigation for the Tortoise podcast the British writer was alleged to have sexually assaulted one of the women within hours of their first meeting.

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The Sandman and Good Omens author Neil Gaiman denies allegations of sexually abusive behaviour against two women during consensual relationships
03 Jul 2024

Author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexually abusive behaviour against two women during consensual relationships.

According to an investigation for the Tortoise podcast hosted by journalist and broadcaster Rachel Johnson, the award-winning British writer was alleged to have sexually assaulted one of the women within hours of their first meeting, when she was 22 and he was 61.

She made a complaint to police about him, although he was never interviewed or accused of any criminal offence because of lack of evidence.

He has strenuously denied any sexual misconduct and any allegation of non-consensual sex.

Mr Gaiman, 63, is the author of books including The Sandman, American Gods and the children's book Coraline, and co-wrote Good Omens with author Terry Pratchett, which was later turned into a television series by the BBC and Amazon.


The women's allegations were revealed in a podcast series by Tortoise Media, 'Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman', which made clear that both women were in consensual relationships with the writer.

They both claim they were subjected to physically painful and degrading sexual encounters during their relationships with Mr Gaiman.

One of the women told the podcast they had a three-week sexual relationship and that he told her: 'I'm your master. Call me master.'

She said he had choked her and that one encounter was so painful that she lost consciousness, and that she found it 'abhorrent and degrading'.

The woman said she met Mr Gaiman in 2022 while he was married to his then wife Amanda Palmer.

The pair were in an open marriage and lived in separate houses on the exclusive island of Waiheke, near Auckland.

The woman alleged when she arrived at Mr Gaiman's house the writer sexually assaulted her that night.

But the podcast featured a message she sent him the next day, in which she wrote: 'Thank you for a lovely, lovely night. Wow x.'

Both women claim they were subjected to physically painful and degrading sexual encounters during their relationships with Mr Gaiman.

 

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Neil Gaiman denies new sexual assault and abuse allegations by two women

Neil Gaiman has denied new allegations by two women who claim they were sexually assaulted or abused by the author.

www.thebookseller.com

THREE more women have come forward with allegations.

"The allegations come weeks after Gaiman strongly denied allegations of "non-consensual sex" and "sexual assault" reported in an investigation by Tortoise.

In an episode of a separate podcast by counsellor Papillon DeBoer, released on 28th July, another woman alleged that the author "groomed and sexually coerced and manipulated" her. She spoke with the host of "Am I Broken: Survivor Stories", in an episode entitled "I Ignored It and I Believed Him Because He’s the Storyteller [Neil Gaiman]"."

 

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Link to the podcast.

Trigger warning: might be distressing for victims of SA.

 

[MadeleineMaxwell]

It's very curious that a lot of MSM seem to be shying away from this story. There is a LOT of discussion on many talk boards about it. I'm very saddened, I was a huge fan. JMO

 

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Yes quite. Very strange.

There is now ANOTHER allegation on the tortoise media podcast.

Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by fifth woman

A man, alleged to be Gaiman, has been recorded allegedly offering $60,000 (£45,400) to a woman.

www.thebookseller.com

This time he is recorded on tape, he all but admits SA and offers to pay the victim £60K. He also offers to make a hefty donation to a rape crisis centre, but then apparently never followed through.

It's all very shocking. I was a fan too.

 

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Metro are joining the party. Are the dominoes beginning to fall?

Neil Gaiman's hit Netflix show axed after sexual abuse allegations

The writer has not been on social media in weeks.

metro.co.uk

 

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Production paused on Neil Gaiman's Good Omens following allegations.

‘Good Omens’: Production Paused On Amazon Drama From Neil Gaiman

Possible changes to Good Omens could be in the works in the wake of sexual assault allegations against creator Neil Gaiman

deadline.com

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EXCLUSIVE: Production has been paused on the third and final season of fantasy drama Good Omens, the Neil Gaiman drama for Amazon that’s shooting in Scotland.

Deadline is hearing there are discussions about possible production changes. A spokesperson would not comment.

News about the future of Good Omen comes less than a week after Disney put a planned feature adaptation of Gaiman’s 2008 YA title The Graveyard Book on pause amid a series of sexual assault allegations against the award-winning author. (Insiders said multiple factors went into the decision). Gaiman has denied the allegations and said he was “disturbed” by them."

 

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"Famous author Neil Gaiman
'raped family nanny in outdoor bathtub,'
shock new report claims."

Author Neil Gaiman 'raped nanny in outdoor bathtub', report claims

Author Neil Gaiman has been accused of raping his son's nanny in the outdoor bathtub of their New Zealand home.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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The details in the new vulture article are truly disturbing. I would imagine this is a welfare issue and what is troubling about it is the fact that gaiman is a children's author. Predators enjoy breaking taboos and boundaries.

The article is behind a paywall unfortunately but the content is finally being picked up by mainstream media. So curious if criminal charges will ever come about. And how many more women will come forward now this is really hitting the mainstream (it seems???).

https://www.vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-allegations-controversy-amanda-palmer-sandman-madoc.html

 

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The details in the new vulture article are truly disturbing. I would imagine this is a welfare issue and what is troubling about it is the fact that gaiman is a children's author. Predators enjoy breaking taboos and boundaries.

The article is behind a paywall unfortunately but the content is finally being picked up by mainstream media. So curious if criminal charges will ever come about. And how many more women will come forward now this is really hitting the mainstream (it seems???).

https://www.vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-allegations-controversy-amanda-palmer-sandman-madoc.html

I agree. It was very disturbing to read.

Here's a MSM source not behind a paywall. It doesn't have as much info as the Vulture article but it does have some.

'The Sandman' writer Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by 9 women: Report

New allegations of assault against "The Sandman" and "Coraline" writer Neil Gaiman have been waged, following allegations last year.

www.usatoday.com

 

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'Good Omens' Author Neil Gaiman Accused of Alleged Sexual Abuse By Multiple Women

In a Jan. 13 Vulture report, multiple women spoke on the record about their alleged experiences of sexual assault and abuse by novelist Neil Gaiman. The author, known for novels like 'Coraline' and 'Good Omens,' was first accused of sexual assault in July 2023

people.com

 

[Charlot123]

Very sad and very ugly

 

[vls12345]

Do you think this will end up in any actual criminal investigations? Or maybe just civil litigation?

 

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Do you think this will end up in any actual criminal investigations? Or maybe just civil litigation?

IMO the one which is very interesting is the case where he actually kind of confesses on record and attempts to pay the woman off and offers to make a donation to a rape crisis centre. You would think that could count as evidence in a criminal court? But who knows.

Is it a crime to have sex in front of a child or in the presence of a child? I don't want to Google that. I kind of wish I had never read some of those details. Ugh.

 

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Gaiman finally breaks his silence. Not sure he should have bothered if this is the best he can come up with. Classic predator behaviour. He's spent months 'reflecting' on the fact that eight women experienced his behaviour as abusive and assault, and his careful reflections have led him to conclude that he did absolutely nothing wrong. WOW.

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward

Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’

www.theguardian.com

 

[Dotta]

Gaiman finally breaks his silence. Not sure he should have bothered if this is the best he can come up with. Classic predator behaviour. He's spent months 'reflecting' on the fact that eight women experienced his behaviour as abusive and assault, and his careful reflections have led him to conclude that he did absolutely nothing wrong. WOW.

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward

Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’

www.theguardian.com

"Call me Master"
Jeez!

SMH


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Author Neil Gaiman 'raped nanny in outdoor bathtub', report claims

Author Neil Gaiman has been accused of raping his son's nanny in the outdoor bathtub of their New Zealand home.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

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Gaiman finally breaks his silence. Not sure he should have bothered if this is the best he can come up with. Classic predator behaviour. He's spent months 'reflecting' on the fact that eight women experienced his behaviour as abusive and assault, and his careful reflections have led him to conclude that he did absolutely nothing wrong. WOW.

Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward

Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’

www.theguardian.com

Yep.

"Upon reflection, I was emotionally unavailable..."

Yes, Neil -- that's why this growing list of women you've abused are coming forth in their numbers -- not because you did, in fact, abuse them, but because they wanted more and you weren't able to give it, given that unbridgeable gulf of greatness between you and them...

Shades of Jian Ghomeshi very much evident here.

And yet another predictable take on the non-apology apology -- "If my victims felt hurt or in any way took offence to any of the perfectly reasonable things I said or did, and that only a simple cretin could possibly respond to with anything but love and admiration, then I am truly sorry for them. They were of course entirely wrong to feel that way, but know not what they do. I'm now cleansed and ready for new projects. Call my agent!"

 

[Charlot123]

Do you think this will end up in any actual criminal investigations? Or maybe just civil litigation?

To be honest, when I read about his open marriage, I already thought that it was a setup for a potential lawsuit, and people with his interests, at least the way it is described, may end up hurting someone, as the border between pleasure and pain might be flimsy. I think it is going to be just a civil lawsuit.

 

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I found this podcast so interesting, for anyone who finds language analysis fascinating, this guy analysis gaiman's "apology" in detail:

Never A Truer Word

True Crime Podcast · 5 Seasons

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And there may be no police action as yet but the consequences are still rolling for ng's career:

Neil Gaiman Scrubbed From Agent Casarotto Ramsay’s Client List After Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Neil Gaiman has been dropped by his agent after the 'Good Omens' writer has faced a string of sexual misconduct allegations.

deadline.com

Neil Gaiman's publisher cancels future works after sexual misconduct allegations - BBC News

Dark Horse Comics was set to publish more works in the Anansi Boys series, a spin-off of the British author's novel American Gods.

www.bbc.co.uk

Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman

Producers say it is ‘impossible to continue’ with musical that was due to be staged at Leeds Playhouse from April

www.theguardian.com

Comic Book Publisher Drops Neil Gaiman Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Dark Horse Comics announced it would no longer publish the author and canceled further publication of his “Anansi Boys” series.

www.nytimes.com