Harry Potter Writer JK Rowling has become a controversial figure in recent years, despite being one of the most celebrated authors of the 21st century. The writer has been criticized on several occasions for her sociopolitical views, which have been considered transphobic. Harry Potter The stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have also distanced themselves from Rowling.
The writer recently made headlines for her hurtful comments about Imane Khelif’s eligibility to compete in the women’s boxing championship at the 2024 Olympics. The writer and other well-known celebrities allegedly questioned her gender at X, which became a nightmare for the Algerian boxer. Rowling has now gone silent as Khelif has filed a criminal complaint against her critics.
JK Rowling reportedly in big trouble as Imane Khelif files criminal complaint over gender controversy
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s fight against Angela Carini caused a huge stir among fans on social media. The fight lasted only 46 seconds, during which Khelif landed two punches on Carini. There was a huge outcry over the fight on social media, with many questioning the credibility of the fight and Khelif’s gender being questioned.
Khelif was disqualified from last year’s Women’s World Championship for failing a gender eligibility test administered by the International Boxing Federation (IBA) (which was later contested by the International Olympic Committee), but that did not stop critics from making allegations that the Algerian boxer was transgender and that the fight was unfair.
Khelif was heavily abused online and received derogatory comments questioning her gender (many claimed she was a trans man). Among those criticising her Olympic victory were Harry Potter Writer JK Rowling, who wrote about X: “The grin of a man who knows he is protected by a misogynistic sports establishment…” (allegedly he compares her to a man). Khelif has now decided to take matters into her own hands and get revenge on her critics.
Is there an image that better sums up our new men’s rights movement? The grin of a man who knows he is protected by a misogynistic sports establishment, and who delights in the suffering of a woman he just hit on the head and whose life ambitions he just destroyed. #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/Q5SbKiksXQ
— J. K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) 1 August 2024
In a complaint filed with the French authorities for alleged “Acts of serious cyber harassment”the criminal complaint included names like Rowling and Elon Musk and an investigation was launched (via Variety). On X, fans noticed that the Harry Potter The author reportedly deleted 27 tweets after the lawsuit against her and many believe she is being punished for her controversial statements. Here are some of the reactions in X,
I thought she would be happy to go to prison for her transphobic views.
– Angelica Reed (@Angelica_Reed1) 21 August 2024
Oh, didn’t she use her wand? She’s in the middle of the “figure it out” phase, and she’s been fooling around with this stuff for years.
— John Handem Piette (@JohnHPiette) 20 August 2024
She finally shut up, oh my god
— Rel/Zinnia (@DewEnjoyer) 21 August 2024
Didn’t she SHOUT FROM THE ROOFS that she would proudly serve her prison sentence to stand up for her principles!!!!????? I guess her tower of hateful power has a shaky foundation!💙🇺🇸🌈💙
– Robin Adams 🇺🇸🏳️🌈🇺🇦 BLM (@mommarobskii) 20 August 2024
As if Khelif’s lawyer didn’t already have copies. Rowling is in the equation as far as solving the mystery goes. Quite a lot, right?
— Nick Davis (@alt_world) 21 August 2024
The investigation into the case by the Paris prosecutor’s office is reportedly based on allegations by “Cyber-harassment based on gender, public insult based on gender, public incitement to discrimination and public insult based on origin”. Khelif does not back down and is not afraid to stand up against prominent figures who have publicly humiliated her.
Imane Khelif’s trainer was disgusted by the wild accusations surrounding the boxer after her victory
Imane Khelif’s recent Olympic victory sparked a storm of scorn and criticism regarding the credibility of the fight and Khelif’s gender. Although the boxer claimed to have been born a woman and to be allowed to compete in boxing like any other woman, her victory was questioned by many people, including celebrities such as Harry Potter Author JK Rowling and Elon Musk.
Khelif’s coach Pedro Diaz was deeply shocked by the disturbing allegations against her protégé. He expressed his disdain for such overwhelming criticism of an Olympic newcomer. The coach called it a disappointing and disgusting situation. He said (via The Guardian):
The first time she fought in the Olympics, there was a crazy storm outside the ring. I had never seen anything so hideous in my life.
Diaz went on to explain that the online hate has had an incredible impact on her and everyone around her. With the latest lawsuit, the boxer wants to get revenge on the haters and make things right again. Nevertheless, she won gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics and no one can take that title away from her.
