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‘Sandman’ author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations detailed in New York Magazine article

Headline from KTVZ Bend, on the newest of 3 developments

By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault made by multiple women that were most recently reported in an article published by New York Magazine on Monday.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Neil Gaiman issues vehement response to sexual assault allegations

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Fantasy author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by 8 women

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  3. Newest

    ‘Sandman’ author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations detailed in New York Magazine article

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

Reports & sources

26 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    More Women Accuse Author Neil Gaiman of Sexual Assault (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Neil Gaiman is facing new allegations of rape and sexual assault, including several claims brought by a former babysitter.

  2. Variety

    Neil Gaiman Allegations: Multiple Women Accuse ‘Sandman’ Author of Sexual Assault (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Multiple women have spoken on the record in a New York Magazine cover story, accusing "The Sandman" creator Neil Gaiman of sexual assault.

  3. Variety

    Neil Gaiman Denies Sexual Assault Allegations: ‘I’ve Never Engaged in Non-Consensual Sexual Activity With Anyone. Ever’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    'Sandman' and 'Coraline' author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault reported by NY Mag: "I don't accept there was any abuse."

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Neil Gaiman Faces New Sexual Assault Allegations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Neil Gaiman is the subject of a New York Magazine cover story in which eight women accuse him of misconduct.

  5. Breitbart News

    'The Sandman' Author Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Assault by Multiple Women (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    "The Sandman" author Neil Gaiman has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women, who claim he sexually assaulted them, forced them to call him "Master," and in one instance, ordered a woman to "lick [her] own sh*t.

  6. Newsweek

    Neil Gaiman issues vehement response to sexual assault allegations (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The 'Sandman' author posted a message to address the recent accusations against him.

  7. The Guardian

    Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations after multiple women come forward (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Author publishes statement after New York Magazine investigation, saying: ‘I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever’

  8. Triblive

    British author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    MELBOURNE, Australia — Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman released a statement Wednesday denying he had ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine this week published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.

  9. Rolling Stone

    Neil Gaiman Responds After Multiple Women Accuse Author of Sexual Assault (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Author Neil Gaiman denied allegations of sexual assault and abuse made by multiple women and reported in a New York Magazine story earlier this week.

  10. KTVZ Bend

    ‘Sandman’ author Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations detailed in New York Magazine article (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Issy Ronald, CNN (CNN) — Best-selling fantasy author Neil Gaiman has denied allegations of sexual assault made by multiple women that were most recently reported in an article published by New York Magazine on Monday.

  11. New York Post

    British author Neil Gaiman responds to sexual assault allegations following explosive report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The 64-year-old author of “The Sandman” comic book series and novel “American Gods” was responding to a New York Magazine article that detailed allegations of assault, abuse and coercion leveled by eight women.

  12. Salon

    "I’m not willing to turn my back on the truth": Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Neil Gaiman has commented on the newly reported on sexual assault allegations against him

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Neil Gaiman denies sexual assault allegations: 'I don't accept there was any abuse' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Neil Gaiman, the bestselling fantasy author, denied sexual abuse allegations made by eight women in an explosive New York magazine article.

  14. AL.com

    Neil Gaiman denies horrific sexual assault allegations: ‘Simply never happened’ (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    Several of Gaiman’s film and TV projects have been affected.

  15. New York Times

    Neil Gaiman Responds to Explosive Report of Sexual Assault (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone,” said the best-selling author in response to allegations in New York magazine.

  16. Polygon

    Neil Gaiman breaks silence on sexual assault allegations: ‘I was caught up in my own story’ (opens Polygon)

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    Polygon's feed description

    Neil Gaiman, author of Good Omens and The Sandman, denies all allegations of abuse, sexual assault, and rape in his first statement since 2024.

  17. KVUE

    Author Neil Gaiman denies ever engaging in non-consensual sex as more accusers come forward (opens KVUE)

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    KVUE's feed description

    A New York Magazine article detailed allegations of assault, abuse and coercion made by eight women against the "American Gods" author.

  18. Breitbart News

    'Sandman' Author Neil Gaiman Denies Ever Engaging in Non-Consensual Sex as More Accusers Come Forward (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Best-selling British author Neil Gaiman released a statement Wednesday denying he had ever engaged in non-consensual sex after a magazine this week published allegations from several women, accusing him of sexual assault.

  19. NPR

    Neil Gaiman has responded to sexual misconduct allegations (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The accusations stretch back decades and first became public last summer. Gaiman wrote, "I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever."

  20. Entertainment Weekly

    Neil Gaiman breaks silence on assault allegations, denies 'non-consensual sexual activity' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Author Neil Gaiman has broken his silence on multiple allegations of sexual abuse and assault, saying he's 'far from a perfect person' but denying any 'non-consensual sexual activity.'

  21. News Nation Now

    Fantasy author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault by 8 women (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    A new report includes details from eight women who say they were assaulted by the bestselling fantasy author, including some alleged assaults where his young son was present.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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