New York, January 27, 2025
Neil Gaiman Denies Sexual Assault Allegations, Cites “Smear Campaign”
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Author Neil Gaiman has publicly refuted accusations of sexual misconduct leveled against him by nine women, claiming a deliberate effort to damage his reputation.
- Neil Gaiman, 65, asserts the allegations against him are “completely adn simply untrue.”
- He claims to possess emails, texts, and video evidence contradicting the accusations.
- Since the allegations surfaced, one comic publisher has dropped Gaiman, and a reprint of his work was cancelled.
- Despite the controversy, Gaiman says he is nearing completion of a new novel.
Neil gaiman has broken his near year-long silence regarding multiple sexual assault allegations, stating they are “simply untrue” and the result of a calculated “smear campaign.” The author, known for works like American Gods and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, addressed the claims in a post on his Facebook author page Monday evening.
Allegations First Surfaced in July 2024
The accusations of sexual abuse and coercive behavior initially came to light in a podcast by a media team in July 2024. Gaiman later released a statement in January 2025 following an investigation published by New York Magazine, firmly denying any nonconsensual sexual activity. “I have never engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,” he stated at the time.
Nine women have publicly accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct. Among them is Scarlett Pavlovich, who previously worked as a nanny for Gaiman and his wife, Amanda Palmer, who are currently undergoing a divorce.
Gaiman Points to Evidence Contradicting Claims
In his recent Facebook post, Gaiman expressed frustration with the reporting surrounding the allegations. “The allegations against me are completely and simply untrue. There are emails, text messages and video evidence that flatly contradict them,” he wrote. He further criticized the media’s focus on sensationalism, suggesting outlets prioritized “outrage and getting clicks on headlines rather than whether things had actually happened or not. (They didn’t.)”
Gaiman voiced disappointment that journalistic investigations hadn’t adequately considered the available evidence, describing the coverage as an “echo chamber” where evidence was “dismissed or ignored.” He maintained his belief that “the truth would, eventually, come out.”
professional Repercussions and Continued Work
The allegations have already had professional consequences for Gaiman. Dark Horse Comics has ceased its publishing relationship with him, and DC Comics postponed a planned reprint of his Sandman series.Additionally, a stage adaptation of his children’s book, coraline, was cancelled approximately a year ago in response to the claims.
Despite the backlash and condemnation, Gaiman revealed he has continued to write and is nearing completion of a new novel. “Thank you again to so many of you for your belief in my innocence and your support for my work. It has meant the world to me,” he concluded in his post.
