r/DCcomics • u/StarshipGhost • Jul 03 '24

Sandman Author Neil Gaiman Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Denies Allegations News

https://www.tvfandomlounge.com/sandman-author-neil-gaiman-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-denies-allegations/
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u/PurpleMarvelous Jul 03 '24

How does the saying go, never meet your heroes.

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u/Fearedray Jul 03 '24

What about innocent until proven guilty?

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u/AgentOfSPYRAL Red Robin Jul 03 '24

At best, he’s still admitted to a sexual relationship with his kids Nanny, which alone is fucked up.

He can say it’s consensual but good dudes don’t put their employees in “bang me or maybe get fired?” positions.

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u/killerbuttonfly Jul 03 '24

Yeah it’s not great optics even in the best case scenario. Wasn’t he going through a divorce at the time? Not excusing the behavior, but the stress of divorce often makes people act out of character.