Overview

• JK Rowling was accused of being a Holocaust denier following her comments on historical claims about transgender persecution by Nazis.
• The accusation originated from Rivkah Brown, a journalist, who later retracted the statement and apologized, acknowledging it as false.
• The controversy led to the phrase 'JK Rowling is a Holocaust denier' trending on social media, amplifying the false accusation.
• Rowling has consistently denied the allegations, citing her record of supporting the Jewish community and combating anti-Semitism.
• Legal action was considered by Rowling, highlighting the severity with which she viewed the defamation.