Gerallio Comics, For The Deaf Community, Sign Language Video Content Is Not Funny

Komika Gerallio (Instagram screenshot)

JAKARTA - A comedian or Stand Up Comedy Gerallio was reported to the South Jakarta Metro Police. He was reported by the deaf community for alleged abuse of sign language on his social media accounts. South Jakarta Metro Police Chief, Kombes Ade Rahmat Idnal confirmed the report. He said the report was received on Friday, May 10, 2024, then. "“LP (Police Report) 2 days ago, Friday 10 May 2024,”" said Ade Rahmat when confirmed, Sunday, May 12. Ade explained that the incident began when the reported person uploaded a prank video imitating a movement similar to sign language. But it has no meaning. “ Then the witness' initials PA commented on the video “How come the sign language comes from an instant viral? This is NOT FUCU! Please delete this video and make a video apologizing for a maximum of 24 hours. We will report it to the police,” he said. The reported party did not heed the comment. Gerallio actually posted another video that led to reply to all comments on a personal account, except for messages from the reporter. " “ Reportedly replying to all comments except for the complainant's comments that he did not reply to, and instead the reported party has said “ More to nothing important ”,” he said.

For his actions, the reporter reported Gerallio to the South Jakarta Metro Police on suspicion of defamation of Article 310 of the Criminal Code and or Article 157 (1) in conjunction with Article 27 paragraphs 1 and 2 of the ITE Law and or Article 7 in conjunction with Article 144 of Law No. 8 of 2016 concerning persons with disabilities.