Neil Gaiman calls former nanny's allegations "a sham."

Neil Gaiman has called allegations of sexual assault made by former nanny Scarlett Pavlovich a "sham" and "invented." He filed a response to her lawsuit, which claims he assaulted her while she worked for his family in New Zealand in 2022. Gaiman's legal team provided WhatsApp messages they say support his case, showing Pavlovich described their relationship as consensual. New Zealand police previously investigated her claims and found no merit, declining to file charges. Pavlovich is seeking at least $7 million in damages, alleging violations of human trafficking laws and emotional distress. Gaiman's lawyers argue that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction since the incidents occurred in New Zealand.