Neil Gaiman Dismisses Sexual Assault Allegations as Fabrication

Neil Gaiman has filed a motion to dismiss a $7 million lawsuit from former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich, who accused him of sexual assault and human trafficking. Gaiman describes Pavlovich as a 'fantasist' who fabricated a tale of abuse, asserting that all encounters were consensual and backed by WhatsApp messages that illustrate her enthusiastic participation. The lawsuit claims that Gaiman and his estranged wife, Amanda Palmer, violated federal human trafficking laws, but Gaiman argues that the alleged incidents took place in New Zealand, outside U.S. jurisdiction. He provided evidence of their consensual relationship and stated that New Zealand police previously investigated the claims but found no basis for charges. Gaiman's court documents also suggest that Pavlovich engaged in a media campaign to publicize her allegations before filing her complaint. The case highlights the complexities surrounding consent and the legal implications of allegations of this nature.