TikToker sentenced to three years in prison for blocking tramway just to record TikTok video
Topics: Crime, Police, Social Media, TikTok, True crime, Viral, World News
Poppy Bilderbeck
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Topics: Crime, Police, Social Media, TikTok, True crime, Viral, World News
A TikToker who's video of him sat on a tramline went viral has been sentenced to three years in prison.
In May 2020, footage was uploaded to video hosting service TikTok of a man sat on a chair on a tramline in the city of Casablanca in Morocco.
The clip shows the moment a tram was forced to come to a halt behind the man - who was seated with a table in front of him, lighting up a cigarette as the tram stops behind him and also going on to reportedly drink from a mug of coffee.
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Two other individuals are reported as being involved in the incident - one holding the camera and another running into the shot to hand over the mug.
While posting the video to TikTok may've seen the content creator get a fair few views, unfortunately for him, it also caught the attention of Casablanca police authorities.
The three men were identified by authorities and found guilty of 'obstructing public traffic' - under Article 591 of the Moroccan Penal Code.
Article 591 states: "Whoever, with a view to causing an accident or to obstruct or obstruct traffic, places on a road or public way an object obstructing the passage of vehicles or uses any means to obstruct their walking is punished with a prison sentence of five to ten years."
The man seen in the video physically preventing the train from carrying on with its journey, sat at the table and lighting a cigarette, was subsequently handed a prison sentence of three years.
The other two individuals involved in the video were also given two years in prison.
And it hasn't taken long for people to weigh in on the incident, taking to social media to give their view.
TikToker sentenced to 3 years in prison for blocking tramway traffic just to record a TikTok video pic.twitter.com/MuZEXSyaIW
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One X user said: "This is why everyone is ok with banning TikTok."
"Finally someone takes some responsibility for locking up these plastic influencers," another added.
A third commented: "This jag belongs in jail alright. What a clown. Maybe he will think long and hard about it in prison. I have a feeling he is going to come out a changed man."
"Finally a right example has been made." a fourth wrote.
And a fifth resolved: "These TikTokers actually feel they can now do anything for content. I say double the years."
So, what do you think?
UNILAD has contacted TikTok for comment.