Neil Gaiman Faces Accusations in Lawsuit Alleging Assault and Wife’s Involvement in Human Trafficking

Renowned author Neil Gaiman faces a serious legal challenge as a new lawsuit accuses him of rape and alleges that his wife participated in human trafficking. The case, filed in Minneapolis, delves into unsettling accusations involving the couple and their former nanny. According to the claims, the 62-year-old British writer sexually assaulted the nanny in their home back in 2020. The lawsuit elaborates that not only did Gaiman commit these heinous acts, but his wife, Amanda Palmer, is also accused of complicity by allegedly trafficking the nanny for sexual purposes. Neither Gaiman nor Palmer have … Read more

New Mexico Legislators Propose Tougher Measures to Combat Human Trafficking, Enhancing Victim Protections and Penalties

SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico lawmakers, amid the second week of the state’s 60-day legislative session, are tackling the issue of human trafficking with a bill poised to improve legal protections for victims and refine the definitions and penalties associated with these crimes. The proposed legislation aims to bolster the state’s response to human trafficking by updating several key aspects of the current laws. The bill introduces broader definitions of human trafficking to incorporate actions like “harboring” and “securing,” thus steering toward a more encompassing framework. Such modifications are designed to give prosecutors better … Read more

Neil Gaiman Faces Multi-State Legal Battle as Woman Seeks $7M in Damages for Alleged Assault and Human Trafficking

A woman has initiated multiple legal actions against renowned British author Neil Gaiman and his former spouse, musician Amanda Palmer. The suits lodged in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, and New York implicate the pair in serious allegations, including sexual assault and human trafficking. The complainant, who seeks damages exceeding $7 million, claims she was victimized by Gaiman while working for the couple after Palmer befriended her in New Zealand during a period when she was homeless at age 22. The legal documents also accuse Palmer of negligence in her dealings with the plaintiff. Further intensifying the controversy, … Read more

From Prison to Prestige: Guatemalan Prosecutor Wins Global Human Rights Award After Battling Corruption and Facing Persecution

London, UK – In a significant acknowledgment of her relentless fight against corruption under perilous conditions, Virginia Laparra Rivas, once a prosecutor in Guatemala, was honored with the prestigious Sir Henry Brooke Award for 2025. The ceremony, organized by the Alliance for Lawyers at Risk, took place here last night, celebrating her exceptional commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Virginia Laparra Rivas initially took the helm of the Special Prosecutors Office Against Impunity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala’s second-largest city, in 2016. During her tenure, she spearheaded a crucial investigation into a corruption case … Read more