Multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against renowned author Neil Gaiman and his ex-wife Amanda Palmer, alleging serious crimes including sexual assault, human trafficking, and rape. A former nanny has accused Gaiman of repeatedly sexually assaulting her, while the lawsuits claim that Palmer facilitated these acts. The controversy has led to the cancellation of various projects associated with Gaiman, including stage adaptations of his works and his removal from several publishing lists. As the allegations unravel, discussions around power dynamics and consent in the literary world have intensified.