Tag: social media accountability
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AFCON 2025 Controversy: Algerian Influencer Jailed for Urinating in Rabat Stadium
Overview of the Incident The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been marked by a provocative incident in Rabat, Morocco, involving an Algerian social media influencer, Raouf Belkacemi. He was sentenced to three months in prison and fined 500 dirhams (approximately $136) after a clip surfaced showing him urinating in the stands of Prince…
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Peller apologises: TikTok star breaks silence after Lagos arrest
Peller Breaks Silence After Lagos Arrest Popular Nigerian TikTok creator Peller has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest and detention by the Lagos State Police Command. The incident, which involved reckless driving and an alleged suicide attempt, dominated online discourse as fans and observers awaited his response. In a video message circulating…
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Father of Paddy Jackson Wins £100k Libel Damages Over Online Allegations
Introduction The father of rugby player Paddy Jackson has been awarded £100,000 in libel damages after a Belfast High Court judge ruled that false online posts accusing him of attempting to pay off a complainant at his son’s rape trial were defamatory. The decision underscores the real-world impact of online assertions and the consequences for…