‘Coraline’ creator Neil Gaiman accused of sexual abuse

The writer Neil Gaiman He was accused of sexual abuse by two women with whom he had romantic relationships, according to what was revealed by the podcast of Tortoise Media. The first complaint is from a former nanny of his sonwhile the second was made by a fanatic about her work.

The British of 63 years old He is known for writing ”Coraline”, ”Sandman”, ”Good Omens” and even had a starring role in an episode of the popular animated series The Simpson.

What the complaints say

As for the former nanny, whose name is Scarlett and is 23 years old, reported that it was sexually assaulted in February 2022, just a few hours after meeting each other, in the bathroom of his residence located in New Zealand. In addition, he detailed that he had a three-week relationship after the event, where Gaiman participated in violent and degrading penetrative sexual acts.

The other case is that of the fanatic, of whom only the initial -K- and explained that she met the Briton at a book signing in Sarasota, Florida, in 2003. From there, they began a relationship with a wide age difference, since she was 20 years old, while the writer was 40-something. She alleges that she was subjected to violent and painful sexual relations that “I neither wanted nor enjoyed”. He also accuses the writer of having penetrated her despite her refusal due to a painful infection.

For his part, Gaiman denied the accusations against him, claiming that with his son’s former nanny they only “hugged and kissed” in the bathroom, clarifying that it was consensual, and that in their subsequent relationship there was only consensual digital penetration. As for the fan, she also denied the complaint, disclaiming her responsibility and Blaming “K” for “regretting the relationship”.

French prosecutors are asking director Benoit Jacquot to be charged with rape

French justice has requested that rape charges be brought against the film director Benoit Jacquot in relation to the accusations of sexual abuse made by the actresses Isild Le Besco and Julia Roy.

Jacquot was arrested by police on Monday for questioning about these allegations, as well as the assault charges brought by the filmmaker. Judith GodrècheProsecutors have reportedly not yet filed charges in connection with Godrèche’s charges. Jacquot has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.

Godrèche filed her complaint against Jacquot in February, shortly after she began speaking publicly about her relationship with the director of Farewell, My Queen in the 1980s, which she says began when she was 14 and he was 40. Following Godrèche’s revelations, Julia Roy filed a complaint for sexual assault against the director and Isild le Besco filed a complaint for rape of a minor over 15 years old. The alleged assaults took place between 1998 and 2007.

Jacquot was detained by police on Monday for questioning. Speaking to reporters, Jacquot’s lawyer said he was allowed to return home on Tuesday.

Director Jacques Doillon was also arrested.

Director Jacques Doillon He was also detained by police on Monday for questioning as part of a separate complaint filed by Godrèche, who accuses Doillon of abusive behavior during the filming of his 1989 film The 15-Year-Old Girl, in which she starred. Doillon denies all the allegations. Prosecutors have not yet made a decision on his case.