Amanda Palmer, Neil Gaiman’s former partner, denies claims of human trafficking

Palmer rejects allegations made in lawsuit filed by the former couple’s nanny accusing her of trafficking and negligence

Amanda Palmer, the musician and former partner of Neil Gaiman, has denied allegations of human trafficking and negligence made in a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who previously worked for the couple in New Zealand.

“I will not respond to the specific allegations being made against me except to say that I deny the allegations and will respond in due course,” wrote Palmer in an Instagram post on Friday, adding that her “heart goes out to all survivors”.

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