The Rovaniemi Court of Appeals upheld the ruling against Tuomas Koskiniemi, a municipal and regional official in Rovaniemi, Finland, for defaming two schoolchildren's honor. The initial ruling by the Lapland District Court in September 2025 mandated that Koskiniemi would be fined over 1,400 euros and must pay 10,000 euros in damages to the children affected. This case highlights the serious repercussions of public statements made by officials and their impact on minors. Koskiniemi's defamation stemmed from a TikTok video he posted in Autumn 2024, claiming that a boy had won a girls' athletics competition at a primary school level. The video gained significant traction, amassing tens of thousands of views on TikTok and Facebook, which led to the involved school and participants being harmed by the unverified claims. The action illustrates the potential for social media to amplify misinformation and affect individuals' reputations. After being sentenced, Koskiniemi appealed the decision to the higher court, which denied further processing of the case on February 12. By publishing Koskiniemi's name, Yle Uutiset emphasized the importance of holding significant public figures accountable for their actions, particularly when those actions can adversely affect the reputation and well-being of children.