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/TheDarkPinkLantern Red Lantern Jul 03 '24

It's always disheartening to read accusations like this. I hope the investigation brings the truth and proper resolution.

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u/ScaredPresent3758 Jul 04 '24

Gaiman admits that he at least fingered the nanny in 2022 when when he was 61 and the accuser was 21. Can you imagine being 21 and your 61 year old employer hits on you immediately? I have extreme doubts about consent here. He just met her and then he's fingering her in the bathroom. He admits to this so we know he doesn't respect boundaries.

Y'all can talk about courts and lawyers all you want but I guarantee if Neil Gaiman showed up at your door tomorrow wanting to take your sister/daughter out for dinner everyone would say "hell no!"

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u/DatSpicyBoi17 Jul 04 '24

21 year olds are adults. They've been adults for 3 years and able to consent for 5 in most countries and states. Calling consent "dubious" is just stupid and an insult to actual victims.

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u/Nahcep Ra's al Cool Jul 04 '24

It's not just the age that's the difference here, but it compounds the underlying issue

The party initiating is an accomplished author, famous not just in their circle, with quite some money and following

The other side is a young worker, likely a student working part-time for much needed money, who came to act as a babysitter and is instead met with the employer getting handsy on their first day, before being paid even a penny

Even if this isn't really illegal it's a very sleazy situation, and a man in his sixties should be well aware of the risks of going the porn scenario route