Named in Criminal Complaint for Aggravated Cyber Harassment (Imane Khelif Lawsuit) (critical) Joanne Rowling was named in a criminal complaint filed to the Paris Prosecutor’s Office (National Center for the Fight Against Online Hatred) by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif for alleged 'acts of aggravated cyber harassment.' The complaint stems from Rowling's social media posts regarding Khelif's gender eligibility after the 2024 Olympics, where Rowling incorrectly referred to the boxer as a 'man' and accused her of being a 'bullying cheat.'. Ongoing Controversy and Condemnation for Anti-Transgender Remarks (critical) Since 2019, Rowling has repeatedly made public remarks about transgender people, opposing the notion that gender identity differs from birth sex. This has led to widespread condemnation as transphobic by LGBTQ+ rights groups, fans, and colleagues (including Harry Potter actors). This controversy has 'affected her public image and relationship with readers and colleagues.' Specific examples include her June 2020 tweet mocking the phrase 'people who menstruate' and her 2021 tweet mocking Scottish police policy on recording rape.. Removal from Museum of Pop Culture Exhibits (high) In 2023, Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) removed J.K. Rowling from its exhibits and website related to Harry Potter. The museum stated that her controversial views were 'at odds with their values of inclusivity and equality,' citing her transphobic viewpoints, racial stereotypes, and fat shaming as reasons for the removal.. Public Defense of Johnny Depp Casting Amid Abuse Allegations (high) In 2017, Rowling defended the decision to retain Johnny Depp in the role of Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts series amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Amber Heard. Rowling stated on her website that she and the filmmakers were 'not only comfortable sticking with our original casting, but genuinely happy to have Johnny playing a major character in the movies.'. Public Disclosure of Domestic Abuse and Ex-Husband's Admission (medium) Rowling disclosed experiencing domestic abuse during her 'short and catastrophic' first marriage (1992-1995). Her ex-husband, Portuguese journalist Jorge Arantes, publicly stated in June 2020 that he had slapped her and did not regret it. This public statement and the history of abuse are frequently cited in her biographical context.