Warner Bros. Discovery Condemns Threats Against J.K. Rowling Over Her Salman Rushdie Comments
deadline.comWarner Bros. Discovery today issued a statement supporting Harry Potter creator J.K. Rowling, who was threatened by a Twitter user for her anguish at last week’s attack on fellow author Salman Rushdie.“Warner Bros.
Discovery strongly condemns the threats made against J.K. Rowling,” the company said today. “We stand with her and all the authors, storytellers and creators who bravely express their creativity and opinions.
WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful discourse and supporting those who offer their views in the public arena. Our thoughts are with Sir Salman Rushdie and his family following the senseless act of violence in New York.
The company strongly condemns any form of threat, violence or intimidation when opinions, beliefs and thoughts might differ.”On Friday, Rowling tweeted out a message on Rushdie, who was attacked on stage at a speaking event. “Feeling very sick right now.
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