Rapper Fat Comedy faces jail time due to his involvement in poacher-slapping incident
In a landmark ruling, rapper Giuseppe Sumrain, better known as Fat Comedy, was sentenced to twelve days in jail for disregarding court orders and sharing a video of an assault he committed against comedian Oliver Pocher.
The assault took place during a boxing match at the Westfalenhalle in Dortmund in March 2022. Comedian Pocher was engaged in a conversation with former football coach Christoph Daum when Fat Comedy suddenly slapped him, a moment that was captured on video. Pocher described the situation as "a certain life-threatening situation."
The video of the assault was shared by Fat Comedy on social media and was viewed millions of times, causing widespread outrage. Despite multiple court orders to remove the video, Fat Comedy continued to share it, leading to the detention order.
The Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Frankfurt issued two rulings regarding the case. The court found that Fat Comedy's actions were a violation of the court injunctions and ruled in favour of Pocher.
This is not the first time that Fat Comedy has been embroiled in controversy. The "Legal Tribune Online" magazine had previously reported on a jail sentence for Fat Comedy. However, this latest incident has sparked renewed debate about the responsibilities of public figures, particularly in the digital age.
Pocher, who was treated with cortisone injections for tinnitus following the assault, has been vocal about the impact the incident has had on his life. He has used his platform to raise awareness about the importance of respect and the consequences of reckless actions.
This case serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and disregarding court orders can lead to serious penalties. It also underscores the importance of responsible behaviour, especially in the public eye.
[1] Source: Oberlandesgericht Frankfurt (Higher Regional Court) ruling, accessed on [insert date].
- The ongoing debate surrounding the responsibilities of public figures, particularly in the digital age, has been reignited following the jail sentence of rapper Fat Comedy for sharing a video of an assault he committed, despite repeated court orders to remove it.
- In addition to the jail sentence, Fat Comedy's various disregard for employment and community policies, as displayed in this case, have raised concerns about the need for stricter adherence to legal requirements by public figures within the entertainment industry and general-news sphere, such as crime-and-justice reporting.
