The latest batch of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice has reignited global scrutiny around the Jeffrey Epstein case, drawing several high-profile names back into the spotlight. Among them is J.K. Rowling, who has publicly denied claims that she or her team ever invited Epstein to a Broadway event in 2018.
J.K. Rowling: This is beyond silly
Rowling addressed the allegations directly on X, stating that neither she nor anyone representing her had ever met, communicated with, or invited Jeffrey Epstein to any event. She dismissed the accusations as entirely false, emphasizing that there was no personal or professional link between her and the convicted sex offender.
How the claims emerged
Speculation surfaced after Rowling’s name appeared indirectly in correspondence included in the newly released Epstein files. The documents reference an email exchange between longtime Epstein associate Peggy Siegal and theatre producer Colin Callender of Playground Entertainment.
In the exchange, Siegal requested tickets for a “very important friend” to attend the Broadway opening of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on April 22, 2018. Epstein’s name was not mentioned in the initial message.
Tickets sent, entry denied
According to the email chain, Callender agreed to assist, later stating that he was unaware the request involved Epstein. While tickets were sent, Epstein ultimately claimed he was unable to enter the event because his name was not on the guest list. He described the situation as “no big deal,” but Siegal later complained to the production team, calling the incident “terribly upsetting” and requesting an apology.
