一家美国法院以管辖权为由,驳回了针对Neil Gaiman指控在新西兰遭受性虐待的诉讼。 A U.S. court dismissed a lawsuit against Neil Gaiman over alleged sexual abuse in New Zealand, citing jurisdiction.

美国联邦法院驳回了针对提交人Neil Gaiman的性攻击诉讼,裁定新西兰由于所有关键事件、证据和证人都在那里,因此具有适当的管辖权。 A U.S. federal court has dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against author Neil Gaiman, ruling that New Zealand is the proper jurisdiction due to all key events, evidence, and witnesses being located there. 该案由Scarlett Pavlovich(新西兰公民)提出,他指控2020年至2023年在Waiheke岛当住家保姆时一再遭受性虐待。 The case was filed by Scarlett Pavlovich, a New Zealand citizen, who alleged repeated sexual abuse while working as a live-in nanny on Waiheke Island between 2020 and 2023. 解职没有偏见,允许她在新西兰重新申请。 The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing her to refile in New Zealand. 盖曼否认这些指控,称他们为"沙姆",他和他的离散的妻子阿曼达·帕尔默都同意接受在新西兰的服务。 Gaiman, who denies the allegations, called them a "sham," and both he and his estranged wife Amanda Palmer have agreed to accept service in New Zealand. 另外7名妇女自2023年以来也提出了类似的指控。 Seven other women have made similar accusations since 2023.