Process against Internet star: Fireworks rocket violates Berlin apartment!

Process against Internet star: Fireworks rocket violates Berlin apartment!

Berlin-Neukölln, Deutschland - On April 2, 2025, the trial against 23-year-old Atallah Younes begins before the Berlin district court, who caused a sensation on social media as a "rocket influencer". He must be responsible for attempted serious arson, attempted dangerous bodily harm and property damage. The case has caused outraged reactions in public, especially due to the large reach of Younes' video, which was viewed millions of times on Instagram, but has now been deleted. [Tagesspiegel reports that…] (https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/silvester-rakete-in-beriner-gobe-schüsen-gobe- Palastinensische-Influencer-atallah-Younes-start-nachste-1340424.html)

Younes was arrested on January 4, 2025 at Berlin Brandenburg (BER) Airport when he tried to leave the country. Since then, due to the risk of escape, it has been in custody in the Moabit correctional facility. So far he has not commented on the allegations. His deed, which is charged to him, is to shoot a fireworks rocket on an old building in Berlin-Neukölln, which caused damage to an apartment. A 53-year-old man lived in the affected apartment who immigrated from Lebanon. Fortunately, he was not injured. [FFH reports that…] (https://www.ffh.de/nachrichten/top-smorten/428942- process- against-influencer-wegen-raketen-videoin-berlin.html)

social effects and influencer culture

The response to Younes' act can not only be seen as an isolated case, but also in the context of the influencer culture, which has become strong on platforms such as Instagram, YouTube and Tiktok. Influencers like Younes often act as opinion leaders and can use their content to have a significant impact on the behavior of their supporters. This culture, which propagates authenticity and personal insights, harbors opportunities for society.

The spread and influence of influencer-generated content can lead to positive trends, but also to promote unrealistic paradigms and excessive consumption. In the Younes case, the viral distribution of his video leads to a public discourse on the responsibility that influencers should take over in their role model.

Legal consequences for Younes

YOUNES ’also raised questions about the legal framework for influencers, especially with regard to the marketing and the behavior they show online. If he is found guilty, he threatens serious punishments. The process therefore not only stands for the personal responsibility of Younes ’, but also for the responsibility of the entire influencer community. So far, his lawyer has not commented on the case. In this process, the presumption of innocence applies to Younes and the public is eagerly awaiting developments.