TV Host Tuğba Ekinci Fined 7,500₺ for Offensive Remarks About Workers and Villagers
Famous TV presenter Tuğba Ekinci was recently sentenced to 7,500 Turkish Lira (₺) in judicial fine, after making derogatory remarks toward workers and villagers on the talk show “2. Sayfa”. The court ruled that her words constituted a public insult based on social class, targeting a specific societal group.:contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
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What Did She Say?
During the broadcast, Ekinci allegedly said: “What can you teach such a man who never saw a proper shirt — his eye and brain wander; if hormones are high, he becomes a pervert…” These statements collectively portrayed certain people as inherently criminal or morally deficient due to their social background.
Court Ruling and Reactions
The legal case, initiated by a workers’ union, concluded with the verdict that the remarks were not just personal insults but constituted class-based public humiliation. As a result, Ekinci was fined.:contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Representatives of the union described the decision as a necessary warning against hate speech targeting working-class communities.:contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Statements deemed as class-based defamation and hate speech.
- 7,500₺ judicial fine imposed on Ekinci.
- Legal decision seen as a stand for social dignity and respect.
- The case drew significant media and public attention.
Keywords: Tuğba Ekinci 2. Sayfa fine hate speech classism
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