Warner Bros. Discovery condemns threat against J.K. Rowling made after Salman Rushdie attack

Warner Bros. Discovery has condemned threats made against 'Harry Potter' creator J.K. Rowling after expressing concern for 'The Satanic Verses' author Salman Rushdie.

On Friday, after Rushdie was attacked onstage in western New York, Rowling tweeted in response, "I'm feeling very sick right now. May he be well."

A Twitter user then threatened Rowling with the message, "Don't worry, you're next." Rowling tweeted directly to Twitter with the message: "Any chance to get some support?"

Rowling also thanked those who sent her messages of support, adding that "the police are involved".

Sunday, Warner Bros. Discovery issued a statement: "Warner Bros. Discovery strongly condemns the threats made against J.K. Rowling. We stand with her and all authors, storytellers and creators who bravely express their creativity and opinions. WBD believes in freedom of expression, peaceful speech and support for those who offer their views in the public arena. Our hearts go out to 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 where opinions, beliefs and thoughts may differ."

Meanwhile Rushdie, 75, has been taken off a ventilator and is able to speak. The person accused of assaulting the author has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and remains in custody without bond.

On Saturday, President Joe Biden expressed solidarity with Rushdie.

"Jill and I were shocked and saddened to learn of the brutal attack on Salman Rushdie yesterday in New York City. We, along with all Americans and people around the world, pray for his health and recovery. I am grateful to the first responders and brave individuals who sprang into action to come to Rushdie's aid and bring the attacker under control,” Biden said in a statement.

"Salman Rushdie - with his insight into humanity, with his unrivaled sense of history, with his refusal to be bullied or silenced - represents essential and universal ideals. Truth. Courage. Resilience. ability to share ideas without fear. These are the building blocks of any free and open society. And today, we reaffirm our commitment to these deeply American values ​​in solidarity with Rushdie and all those who defend free speech," adds the press release.

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