French teen in Singapore could face prison over straw-licking video
TL;DR
An 18-year-old French student in Singapore has been charged with mischief and public nuisance for posting a video of him licking a vending-machine straw and returning it. Mischief can carry up to two years in prison or a fine, while public nuisance carries up to three months or a fine. He has not entered a plea and is due back in court May 29 after being granted permission to travel to Manila for a school trip.
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- Teen accused of licking iJooz straw allowed to leave Singapore for school-related trip to Manila The Straits Times
- French teen charged in Singapore over vending machine straw-licking video Yahoo
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