Influencer Sonja Aiello sentenced to pay fines for assaulting rapper William Virtanen in Helsinki

The Helsinki District Court has sentenced social media influencer Sonja Aiello to pay a fine for assault. In a ruling announced today, the court found Aiello guilty of hitting her then-partner, rapper William (Ville Virtanen), with a phone on the left temple. The blow resulted in a bleeding wound for Virtanen, which has left a scar. This incident occurred in October 2021.

Aiello has been fined 60 daily fines, totaling €3,240 based on her income. Additionally, she is required to pay an €80 victims’ compensation fee to the state. Moreover, the court ordered Aiello to compensate Virtanen €1,000 for temporary and permanent damages, including accrued interest, and to reimburse him for approximately €3,000 in legal costs.

The ruling is not yet final, as Aiello has the option to appeal to a higher court. Aiello, who works as a fitness trainer, has gained a following of over 75,000 on the photo-sharing platform Instagram.