Ending her two-week hiatus, J.K. Rowling has once again ignited controversy with her remarks about Olympian Imane Khelif, amidst an ongoing legal battle. Khelif recently filed a formal complaint against Rowling and other prominent figures, alleging online harassment.

The lawsuit, currently under investigation in France, accuses Rowling of contributing to a campaign described as “misogynist, racist, and sexist” against Khelif. The athlete gained attention following contentious gender testing issues at the 2023 World Boxing Championships, leading to her disqualification and subsequent reinstatement by the International Olympic Committee in Paris. Throughout this period, celebrities including Rowling, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump weighed in with opinions criticized as transphobic.

Initially quiet on social media and reportedly deleting previous tweets targeting Khelif, Rowling reemerged by responding to criticism of the athlete’s appearance in an opinion piece. This move reignited backlash, with commentators questioning Rowling’s approach and the complexities of gender equality.

Khelif has refrained from direct response to Rowling’s latest tweet, as the legal proceedings continue with prosecutors in Paris investigating the complaint.