Neil Gaiman Seeks Dismissal of Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Neil Gaiman has filed a motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by his former nanny, Scarlett Pavlovich, who alleges that Gaiman raped and assaulted her during her employment in New Zealand. Gaiman's legal team argues that the case should be heard in New Zealand rather than a U.S. court, labeling the allegations as 'fabricated' and part of a scheme to generate publicity. Accompanying the motion, Gaiman submitted text messages that he claims demonstrate their relationship was consensual and that Pavlovich initiated many of their encounters. Pavlovich's lawsuit, which also accuses Gaiman's ex-wife Amanda Palmer of complicity, gained traction following a New York Magazine exposé featuring multiple accusers. In contrast, Pavlovich previously stated she didn't view her experiences as assault until she spoke with others about similar situations. Gaiman has consistently denied all allegations against him.