A New Zealand woman, Scarlett Pavlovich, has filed a federal lawsuit against popular author Neil Gaiman, alleging repeated sexual assault, while also implicating Amanda Palmer, Gaiman's estranged wife. Pavlovich claims that Palmer played an instrumental role in "procuring and presenting" her to Gaiman, leaving her feeling "trapped, vulnerable and penniless." The suit, submitted in Massachusetts, New York, and Wisconsin, details a harrowing account of abuse that allegedly occurred while Pavlovich was employed as a nanny for their son.
The lawsuit indicates that Pavlovich endured significant emotional distress, physical injury, and lost income during her time working for the couple. She states she was not appropriately compensated for her labor, heightening her sense of vulnerability. Several troubling allegations against Gaiman gained traction in a recent New York Magazine article and a podcast broadcast over the summer, wherein Pavlovich and other women voiced claims against him.
Gaiman firmly rejects the allegations, asserting in a public statement, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” As of now, representatives for both Gaiman and Palmer have not provided further comments regarding the ongoing situation.
Pavlovich first encountered Palmer in 2020 while she was still living in New Zealand, at a time when she faced homelessness and often spent her nights on nearby beaches. Following their initial meeting, Pavlovich began assisting the couple with various tasks, including babysitting for their child, unknowingly setting the stage for the alleged incidents that would later unfold.
