Sexual misconduct accused 13 Reasons Why author sues for defamation
Jay Asher, author of the book 'Thirteen Reasons Why', is suing the writer's group 'Society of Childrenâs Book Writers and Illustrators' after he was expelled from the group for alleged sexual misconduct. The lawsuit states that the group's false and defamatory statements damaged Asher's reputation and career. Asher further claimed the group did not properly investigate the allegations against him.