Best-Selling Author Neil Gaiman Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
Best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault made by multiple women, as reported in an article published by New York Magazine on Monday. Gaiman, whose works have been adapted for TV and film, including “Good Omens,” “Coraline,” and “The Sandman,” released a statement on his website, saying he has “never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone” and that the accounts contained “moments I half-recognise and moments I don’t, descriptions of things that happened sitting beside things that emphatically did not happen.”
In his statement, Gaiman acknowledged that some of the alleged incidents may have occurred, but maintained that he has never committed sexual assault. He concluded by saying, “I am prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made. I’m not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can’t accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn’t do.”
Gaiman’s statement comes after allegations of sexual assault, coercion, and abuse were first reported in July by Tortoise Media. Since then, additional women have come forward, with four of them speaking with New York Magazine. The allegations span from 1986 to 2022 in the US, UK, or New Zealand.
The allegations have had a significant impact on Gaiman’s professional life, with several of his TV and film projects experiencing changes. Prime Video has decided to conclude “Good Omens” with a 90-minute special instead of a third season, and Gaiman will no longer receive an executive producer credit. Additionally, Disney has paused its adaptation of “The Graveyard Book” due to the allegations. However, Netflix’s “The Sandman” is still expected to air its second season later this year.