Thu Jan 16 02:42:52 UTC 2025: ## Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman Denies Sexual Assault Allegations Amidst Growing Backlash
**New York, NY** – Bestselling author Neil Gaiman has vehemently denied multiple allegations of sexual assault and abuse leveled against him in a recent New York magazine article. In a statement released on his website, Gaiman stated that he has not engaged in “nonconsensual sexual activity with anyone,” characterizing his relationships with the accusers as “entirely consensual.”
The New York magazine article detailed disturbing accounts from several women who allege rape, assault, and coercive sexual behavior by Gaiman, including claims of forced degradation and incidents involving his young son. These allegations, which follow earlier accusations made last summer on a Tortoise Media podcast, have sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability.
Prominent authors, including J.K. Rowling and Jeff VanderMeer, have condemned Gaiman’s alleged actions and criticized the literary community’s perceived slow response. Some are calling for the revocation of Gaiman’s literary awards, while booksellers are questioning whether to continue stocking his widely popular books, which include children’s literature and adult fantasy novels such as “American Gods” and “The Graveyard Book.” Disappointed fans have pledged to boycott his work.
While some of Gaiman’s television and film projects were previously dropped following the initial allegations, the response from his publishers has been more muted – until now. On Wednesday, Norton, the publisher of Gaiman’s “Norse Mythology,” announced they will not work with the author on future projects. The impact of these allegations on Gaiman’s career and legacy remains to be seen.
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