Neil Gaiman has filed a motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault by his former nanny, Scarlett Pavlovich. The motion claims jurisdiction should lie in New Zealand, where the alleged incidents occurred. Gaiman described Pavlovich as a fantasist and provided WhatsApp messages suggesting their encounters were consensual. He noted that Pavlovich's own words express her willingness during their relationship, complicating her allegations. Gaiman's lawyers argue that these communications highlight inconsistencies in Pavlovich's claims, particularly her denials of abuse when confronted by Gaiman.
In a detailed response to the lawsuit, Gaiman stated that the relationship with Pavlovich was entirely consensual, supported by WhatsApp messages she sent following their encounters.
Gaiman's legal team argues for the case to be thrown out based on evidence that the alleged abuse was fabricated, sourced from messages suggesting cooperation from Pavlovich.
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