Colombian influencer Daneidy Barrera Rojas, known as Epa Colombia, has been sentenced to five years in prison after filming herself vandalizing public property during a protest.
In November 2019, Colombia was rocked by violent protests against the government of former President Ivan Duque.
During this time, the influencer posted a video of herself vandalizing a public transport station in Bogota, breaking windows and causing other damage, according to the Telegraph.
The video quickly went viral, attracting attention online, but also became the subject of an investigation that culminated in an initial sentence of three and a half years in prison for damaging property and disrupting public transport.
Epa Colombia later apologized for her actions, but this did not help much, as the Prosecutor’s Office appealed the sentence and sentenced her to 5 years in prison and a fine equal to 493 monthly minimum wages.
Daneidy’s defense lawyer filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to reduce her sentence, but on January 27, the court upheld the previous sentence and ordered the influencer’s arrest.
In a video that has caused a stir, the influencer is seen crying and complaining about her sentence.
