Bye Felicia! Female Journalist Suspended for Tweeting Kobe Bryant’s Rape Case Amid His Death Announcement

A Washington post journalist, Felicia Sonmez has been suspended from work after tweeting the story of Kobe Bryant’s rape case hours after his death.

The journalist who covers national politics for Washington post angered many people in mourning after posting her tweet.

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The tweet in question was shared far and wide and caused an uproar. Felicia reported that she had received over 10,000 messages including death threats as the tweet went viral.

In the tweet, Felicia linked a 2016 story which had the headline “Kobe Bryant’s Disturbing Rape Case: The DNA Evidence, the Accuser’s Story and the Half-Confession.”

Following the massive attacks she received on twitter. Felicia responded writing “Well that was eye opening.

To the 10,000 people (literally) who have commented and emailed me with abuse and death threats, please take a moment and read the story.

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It was written 3+ years ago and not by me. Any public figure is worth remembering in their totality even if that public figure is beloved and that totality unsettling.”

Sonmez later deleted all her tweets after reactions became overwhelming. Several people however had already taken screenshots of the tweets making them a permanent attachment to her name.

The managing editor at Washington post later released a statement on her suspension.

“National political reporter Felicia Sonmez was placed on administrative leave while The Post reviews whether tweets about the death of Kobe Bryant violated The Post newsroom’s social media policy.

The tweets displayed poor judgement that undermines the work of her colleagues,” said Tracy Grant, managing editor.