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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman
Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman
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Neil Gaiman is one of the world’s most successful authors. And one of the most loved. His works have been adapted for film, TV and the stage.
Now two women, a former nanny and a fan, allege he sexually assaulted and abused them while they were in consensual relationships with him. He strenuously denies all the allegations.
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I understand that what Neil is alleged doing needs proper investigation. What I don't understand is why people are dumping/burning his books. Roald Dahl was very nasty to his ill wife and an open hater of Jewish people and a white supremacist and yet his books are lauded, sold by the millions and made into films. There are many male authors and artists who are worse than this that are still revered. Why the hypocrisy?
I wouldn't normally comment but it bothers me that the only comment on this podcast series is one that takes NG's side. I personally am really inspired by Scarlett's bravery in coming forward, then filing the lawsuit and also by the camaraderie she's found with other women who, I think quite clearly, have been deeply wronged by someone with a huge amount of cultural and financial power. I hope that they find some form of justice and resolution.
I think I am with her family on this. This smacks of someone who regrets their decisions, wanting to blame someone else, and to get an enormous handout to boot. She was 23, not 16. I am struggling to sympathise with her, sadly.