Author JK Rowling, best known for the fictional book series “Harry Potter”, has received death threats on Twitter after she condemned an attack on fellow British author Salman Rushdie.
Rushdie, who had faced Islamist death threats for years after writing “The Satanic Verses,” was stabbed on stage Friday by Hadi Matar, a 24-year-old Lebanese-American citizen from New Jersey, when he was presented was being done. At a literary event at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.
Rowling, who has previously been criticized for her comments on transgender people, shared a tweet on Friday expressing horror at the attempt on 75-year-old Rushdie’s life.
“Horrible news. Feeling very sick right now. Let him recover,” she had posted. One user commented on the post saying, ‘Don’t worry you are ahead. They first called Matar a “revolutionary Shia fighter”. as was described.
Rowling shared a screenshot of the comment on Saturday and asked Twitter to take note, tagging @TwitterSupport, “Any chance of some support?” He later confirmed that the police were now involved. “To everyone who sent a helpful message: Thank you. The police are involved (already involved in other threats),” Rowling wrote.
,@TwitterSupport These are your guidelines, aren’t they?
“Violence: You cannot threaten violence against an individual or a group of people. We also prohibit glorification of violence…
“Terrorism/violent extremism: You cannot threaten or promote terrorism…” pic.twitter.com/BzM6WopzHa
— JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) 13 August 2022
The author later shared a screenshot of Twitter’s response after reporting the comment, stating that “there was no violation of the Twitter Rules in the content you reported”.
Warner Bros. Discovery, the media conglomerate that owns Warner Bros., the studio behind the “Harry Potter” film franchise, condemned the threats against Rowling in a statement to Deadline. Warner Bros. Discovery strongly condemns threats against JK Rowling.
We stand with him and all the writers, storytellers and creators who bravely express their creativity and opinions. WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who present their views in the public sphere.
“Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family after the senseless act of violence in New York. While opinions, beliefs and views may differ, the Company strongly condemns any form of intimidation, violence or intimidation. Mumbai-born Rushdie, who was hospitalized after being critically injured, has been taken off the ventilator and was able to talk a day after being stabbed.
According to Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason, the writer’s injuries included three stab wounds to the front right side of his neck, four stab wounds to his abdomen, a puncture wound to his right eye and chest, and a wound to his right thigh. is included. Schmidt. Pea was charged with attempted murder and assault by stabbing Rushdie and did not plead his guilt.
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