Overview

• On the Spiked podcast, Linehan said Rowling had “never mentioned me” or spoken up for him after trans activists campaigned against his views.
• He said he initially welcomed Rowling’s criticism of the SNP gender self-identification reforms and expected her to back his stance.
• Linehan claimed her silence deepened his sense of being “toxic” and compounded his professional isolation following event cancellations.
• He is scheduled to stand trial on September 4 on harassment and criminal damage charges stemming from an October 2024 incident that he denies.
• A spokesperson for Rowling declined to comment on Linehan’s accusations.