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Author Galloway says he can’t write since sexual assault claim derailed career
He says the allegations cost him book deals, speaking work and royalties, which he says fell to $5,000 to $10,000 a year.
- On Thursday, author Steven Galloway testified in Supreme Court that unproven sexual-assault allegations surfacing in November 2015 derailed his career, stating writing had been the "greatest part" of his life.
- Public allegations from a former student sparked the controversy in November 2015, which intensified in November 2016 when a letter titled "UBC Accountable" signed by Margaret Atwood faced intense online criticism.
- Annual book royalties have "cratered" to between $5,000 and $10,000, a steep drop from his estimated $1.3 million to $1.5 million lifetime earnings, while court documents showed UBC provided a $30,000 bursary.
- Galloway's lawsuit against his accuser includes claims regarding a 2018 New York art show he discovered through defendant Mandi Gray's Twitter account, which used the "UBC Accountable" hashtag.
- Testifying about his future, Galloway, who now sells boats, stated he does not expect to resume his writing career and will likely "scrape together a living" until retirement.
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