Author Neil Gaiman claims sexual assault allegations are result of ‘smear campaign’

Nine women have come forward to accuse the 65-year-old English author of sexual misconduct

Neil Gaiman posted on Facebook: 'The allegations against me are completely and simply untrue. There are emails, text messages, and video evidence that flatly contradict them.' File picture: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Neil Gaiman has said that multiple sexual assault allegations against him are “simply untrue” and claimed to be the victim of a “smear campaign”, in the first post addressing the accusations for almost a year.

Gaiman, 65, author of novels including Coraline,  American Gods and The Ocean at the End of the Lane, has faced allegations of sexual abuse and coercive behaviour which were outlined in a podcast by the Tortoise Media team in July 2024.