A lawsuit alleges that Neil Gaiman, a renowned author, repeatedly raped his former babysitter and engaged in human trafficking with his wife, Amanda Palmer.
A lawsuit filed on Monday accused acclaimed author Neil Gaiman of repeatedly raping his former babysitter, Scarlett Pavlovich, while she worked as their live-in nanny on Waiheke Island, New Zealand. The suit also alleged that Gaiman's wife, Amanda Palmer , knew of his history of sexual misconduct when hiring Pavlovich and that the couple exploited Pavlovich's financial and mental health struggles.
Pavlovich claimed that Gaiman violently raped her multiple times, choked her, hit her with a belt, and referred to her as his “slave,” demanding she call him “master.” She stated that she endured these acts out of fear of losing her job, housing, and career support. The lawsuit further accused the couple of human trafficking.Gaiman has denied the allegations, stating he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity. However, he admitted to being “selfish” and “careless with people’s hearts.” These accusations, first raised in a Tortoise Media podcast last year, have led to Gaiman being dropped from several projects, including his Netflix series.Pavlovich's claims are among those from eight women detailed in a recent New York Magazine story, further intensifying scrutiny on the author. The lawsuit adds another layer to the growing controversy surrounding Gaiman and his alleged history of sexual misconduct
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