Famous American Author who has written giants like “American Gods, The Sandman, Good Omens, and Coraline”, has recently been accused of sexual assault. It was quite amazing to see that he’s been accused by a woman who was once a babysitter of him and his ex-wife and singer-songwriter, ‘Amanda Palmer’. He has been accused of such type before also.
What do we know about him?
Neil Gaiman is a well-known British author. He has really contributed to a wide range of categories, which includes fantasy, science fiction, and horror. He has written master pieces like, graphic novels, short stories, children’s books, and screenplays. Let’s discuss about his achievements briefly:
Key Works
Novels:
American Gods, published in ‘2001’
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Coraline, published in ‘2002’
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The Graveyard Book, published in ‘2008’
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Neverwhere, published in ‘1996’
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Good Omens, published in ‘1990’ Co-written with Terry Pratchett, a comedic novel.
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Graphic Novels:
The Sandman
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Children’s Books:
The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, published back in ‘1997’.
Fortunately, the Milk, published in ‘2013’.
Style and Themes
Gaiman’s work often highlights a fusion of, “mythology, folklore, and magical realism”. His stories analyze themes like identity, transformation, and the interplay between the mundane and the fantastical.
Other Contributions
TV and Film: Gaiman has written for television, including episodes of Doctor Who, and adaptations of his works, such as Good Omens (Amazon Prime) and The Sandman (Netflix).
Awards: He has won numerous prestigious awards (Hugo, Nebula, and Bram Stoker).
Personal Life
Neil Gaiman was born on November 10, 1960, in Portchester, England. Amanda Palmer was his wife. Gaiman is also a champion of literacy and libraries.
Who Accused him
He was accused by two women: firstly, his former babysitter, arose on a British podcast called Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman, this past summer. The podcast was a project made specifically to report the claims. Three more women subsequently came forward with their own accusations against Gaiman, two of them on a different podcast. This new report in Vulture marks the first investigative report into the allegations from a major American news outlet.
What Exactly Happened
According to Pavlovich(Babysitter), she spent the day at Gaiman’s house while waiting for his and Palmer’s child to return from a playdate. She had been hired by Palmer to spend the weekend for babysitting their child. Pavlovich spent the day getting to know Gaiman. She says he eventually suggested that she must take a bath in an outdoor clawfoot bathtub that night while he finished some work he was doing. She claims that Gaiman, who was 61 at the time, then came out to the bathtub completely naked and got into the tub without her consent and proceeded to make small talk before telling her to stretch out and “get comfortable.” She alleges that he proceeded to sexually assault her.
Other Celebrities accused of Sexual Assault in US
Here is a list of celebrities who have been convicted of sexual assault:
Bill Cosby: This comedian and media personality was found guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent assault at trial in 2018. He was sentenced to 3-10 years in state prison. Cosby was released from prison after serving nearly 3 years, after his conviction was overturned. It was found that Cosby was unfairly prosecuted.
Harvey Weinstein: The former Hollywood mogul was found guilty of several charges related to sexual assault and rape, and was sentenced to 23 years in prison. He is still serving his prison sentence.
Danny Masterson: The actor known for his role in “That ’70s Show” was convicted of raping two women. The incidents reportedly took place in 2003 in Masterson’s Hollywood home. After a retrial involving three women, a jury found him guilty of two counts, and he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison, with two 15-year sentences to be served consecutively. As a result of the conviction, he must also register as a sex offender. Masterson is currently in prison.
Donald Trump: Newly elected US-President, was involved in the case of E. Jean Carroll against media personality. A jury found him liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll in a Manhattan department store back in the 1990s. The jury found that Carroll had proven that “Mr. Trump sexually abused her.” This verdict marks the first time a president has been found civilly liable for sexual misconduct. Jurors decided Trump must pay Carroll $5 million in damages for her battery and defamation claims. Trump was ordered to pay an additional amount of $83.3 million to Carroll for later defamation.
R. Kelly (Robert Sylvester Kelly): This singer, songwriter, and music producer has been condemned of several sexual abuse charges, including sex trafficking, child sexual abuse, and enticement of minors. Kelly is currently serving simultaneous 20-year and 30-year prison sentences for his crimes.
What is Cancel Culture?
Cancel culture is a cultural phenomenon in which an individual thought to have acted or spoken in an unacceptable manner is ostracized, boycotted, shunned, fired or assaulted. This eluding may extend to social or professional circles, maybe on social media or might be in person, with most high-profile incidents involving celebrities. Those subject to this ostracism is said to have been “canceled”
The term “cancel culture” came into circulation in the late 2010s and early 2020s and has mostly negative implications. The term call-out culture is used by some for the same concept.
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