JK Rowling Accused Of Intentionally Misgendering Trans Newsreader India Willoughby

In an interview, India Willoughby stated, “I contacted Northumbria constabulary yesterday … I have reported J.K. Rowling to the police for what she said.” Willoughby alleges that Rowling committed a ‘hate crime’ by intentionally misgendering her.

Addressing the accusation against Rowling, Northumbria Police issued a statement, saying, “On Monday, March 4, we received a complaint about a post on social media. We are currently awaiting to speak to the complainant further.”

Rowling has refuted the claim, asserting that holding gender-critical views is not a criminal offense. She mentioned that legal advice suggested a potentially defamatory case against India Willoughby, adding, “Willoughby’s obsessive targeting of me over the past few years may meet the legal threshold for harassment.”