Sandman author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual misconduct
Deccan ChronicleLos Angeles: Multiple women have come out and accused bestselling author Neil Gaiman of rape, sexual violence, and abuse of power, which the the "Sandman" writer has "categorically denied", saying all the encounters were consensual. On Monday, New York Magazine published accounts of eight women who accused the author of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and coercion in an article titled "There Is No Safe Word". Last year, the 64-year-old author, whose books "Good Omens", "American Gods" and "The Sandman" have turned into popular TV shows, was accused of sexual abuse by four women during a Tortoise Media podcast "Master". In a statement, posted on his official website, Gaiman denied all allegations against him and said he has "never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone.