The phenomenon Ece Ronay received another penalty from the court.

A photo taken in April 2022 in front of a sign that says "Welcome" in Turkish and Kurdish at the entrance of the Karayazı district of Erzurum sparked a significant debate on social media. The four teachers featured in the photo drew the ire of some users with their post. Social media influencer Ece Ronay also joined this lynching campaign, using inappropriate expressions towards the teachers.

Due to the hand gesture in the photo, a judicial and administrative investigation was launched against the teachers. Following the investigation, the teachers who were suspended in May 2022 were exonerated and returned to their positions. However, they also filed complaints due to the insults, slanders, and threats made in response to their posts.

CLAIMED NOT TO KNOW IT WAS INSULTING

A lawsuit was filed against Ece Ronay at the Karayazı Criminal Court for insulting the teachers by referring to them as "andavallar." In her defense at the court, Ronay stated that this term is commonly used among social media influencers and that she did not know it was considered insulting.

The final hearing of the case was held on October 4, 2024. The court decided to penalize Ece Ronay with a 46-day judicial fine for insulting multiple individuals.

SHE HAD ALSO RECEIVED A SENTENCE IN THE MEHMET ALİ ERBİL CASE

Ece Ronay had received a 1-year prison sentence in her ongoing case for sharing her conversations with comedian Mehmet Ali Erbil with the public.