All too common and all too easy

https://thefantasyinn.com/2019/03/27...d-allegations/

"I am writing to publicly retract any allegations that I have been party to against Ed McDonald, and to offer my apologies to him for any distress this has caused him.
Myself and another member of the community were sent allegations against Ed McDonald by a number of social media accounts. These allegations made their way onto the internet and social media.I have been provided with hard evidence that proves beyond doubt that the allegations were falsified. "

Worth a full read but TLDR - Fantasy author subject to witch hunt based on false sexual assault allegations.