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French teen faces possible prison sentence for Singapore straw-licking video

French teen faces possible prison sentence for Singapore straw-licking video

Summary

An 18-year-old French teenager in Singapore faces legal charges after posting a video of himself licking a straw from a vending machine and putting it back. The company that owns the machine reported the incident to the police, and the teen now faces possible prison time or fines.

Key Facts

  • The teenager’s name is Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien.
  • He is charged with mischief and public nuisance.
  • The incident happened on March 12 at a shopping mall in Singapore.
  • Mischief can lead to up to two years in prison or a fine; public nuisance can lead to up to three months in prison or a fine.
  • The vending machine company sanitized the machine and replaced 500 straws.
  • The company plans to upgrade machines to have individually wrapped straws and secure compartments.
  • The teen is studying business in Singapore and was allowed to travel to Manila for a school trip from May 2 to 25.
  • He must return to court on May 29.
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