The influencer, with roots in Sri Lanka, has 171,000 followers on Facebook. He is particularly popular in his home country. He makes lifestyle videos but also shares personal vlogs in which he talks about his life. Some of his videos have been particularly successful, garnering over a million views. However, this online success stands in stark contrast to the legal proceedings initiated against him.
The man had to appear in court in January after a complaint from another Ghent resident with roots in Sri Lanka. The latter had been harassed online by the influencer. The two were once friends, but things went south and escalated into an online feud.
The influencer shared the victim's personal information in his videos and portrayed him in a negative light. He also allegedly spread lies about him. The victim refused to let this pass and initiated legal proceeding alleging that the influencer mocked the victim's sexual orientation. The organization claimed it was a hate crime. However, the judge ruled Thursday that this was not the case and dismissed Unia's claim.
Attorney Els Vereecke represented the influencer. She qualified the story, saying that her client had also been harassed by the victim.
The judge sentenced him on Thursday to 18 months in prison, with probation suspended. He must adhere to several conditions to avoid the prison sentence becoming effective. For example, he must have no contact with the victim and refrain from talking about him on social media. He must also pay the victim compensation.
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The man had to appear in court in January after a complaint from another Ghent resident with roots in Sri Lanka. The latter had been harassed online by the influencer. The two were once friends, but things went south and escalated into an online feud.
The influencer shared the victim's personal information in his videos and portrayed him in a negative light. He also allegedly spread lies about him. The victim refused to let this pass and initiated legal proceeding alleging that the influencer mocked the victim's sexual orientation. The organization claimed it was a hate crime. However, the judge ruled Thursday that this was not the case and dismissed Unia's claim.
Attorney Els Vereecke represented the influencer. She qualified the story, saying that her client had also been harassed by the victim.
The judge sentenced him on Thursday to 18 months in prison, with probation suspended. He must adhere to several conditions to avoid the prison sentence becoming effective. For example, he must have no contact with the victim and refrain from talking about him on social media. He must also pay the victim compensation.
https://www.hbvl.be/binnenland/infl...ad-verspreid-over-voormalige-vriend/137399783
.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com
