- Primary Subject: Neil Gaiman's response to sexual misconduct allegations
- Key Update: On February 2, 2026, Neil Gaiman broke his long-term silence to forcefully deny allegations of sexual assault, claiming they were "simply untrue."
- Status: Reported allegations with Neil Gaiman denying them and calling them 'smear campaigns'
- Last Verified: February 3, 2026
- Quick Answer: In early February 2026, Neil Gaiman reiterated his innocence, labeling sexual misconduct allegations a "smear campaign" while announcing his return to writing a new novel.
In January last year, New York Magazine published an in-depth article detailing sexual assault allegations against the acclaimed comic book and novel writer Neil Gaiman. The Good Omens author reiterates that the accusations of any wrongdoing are false and claims they are a part of a 'smear campaign' against him.
WARNING: This article includes disturbing topics that may be triggering for some readers, so proceed with caution.
What Were the Reported Allegations About Neil Gaiman?
65-year-old Gaiman, who had long been supporting crucial causes such as freedom of speech, refugee rights, and supporting marginalized creators, had been accused of committing sexual misconduct.
Titled "There Is No Safe Word", the piece outlined earlier accusations from five women (four of whom were interviewed for the new article).
While a police report was filed for investigation, it was ultimately dropped.
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What Neil Gaiman Recently Said About the Allegations
Amid the allegations and the written report, the Coraline novelist denied and, most recently, claimed they were nothing more than accusations. If not a 'smear campaign' set against him.
"The allegations against me are completely and simply untrue," Gaiman said, "There are emails, text messages, and video evidence that flatly contradict them. These allegations, especially the really salacious ones, have been spread and amplified by people who seemed a lot more interested in outrage and getting clicks on headlines rather than whether things had actually happened or not. (They didn't)."
In the same statement, he had also said that he had been dedicating his time to crafting and working on a new novel after he was "done with making television."
"It's been a strange, turbulent, and occasionally nightmarish year and a half," Gaiman continued, "I thought it was going to be anfairly short project when I began it, but it's looking like it's going to be the biggest thing I've done since American Gods."
The author added that the upcoming novel is "already much longer than The Ocean at the End of the Lane" despite being "barely finished." He also noted that apart from writing, he had spent half of every month being a full-time Dad and that "remains the best bit of my life."
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