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French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore

French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore

Summary

A French teenager in Singapore is charged with mischief and public nuisance after posting a video where he licked a straw from a vending machine and put it back. The incident led the vending machine company to replace 500 straws, and the teen faces possible jail time and fines.

Key Facts

  • The teen's name is Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, aged 18.
  • He posted a video on Instagram showing him licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine.
  • The video sparked public disgust and was widely shared online.
  • The vending machine company, iJooz, replaced all 500 straws in the machine afterward.
  • The incident happened on March 12 at a shopping center in Singapore.
  • Maximilien faces charges of mischief and being a public nuisance, with possible jail time over two years and fines.
  • He studies at the Singapore campus of Essec Business School, which is investigating the incident.
  • His next court hearing is scheduled for May 22.
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