Student's viral act leads to legal action in Singapore

Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged with mischief and public nuisance in Singapore on April 24.
The incident occurred on March 12 at a shopping mall in Singapore.
The charges relate to a viral video of him licking a straw from a juice machine and returning it.
The judge allowed him to travel to Manila for a graduation trip from May 2-25 with a Singapore dollars 5,000 bond and contact requirements.
Mischief charges can lead to 2 years in prison or a fine, while public nuisance is up to 3 months.
IJooz will upgrade their machines with individual straws and compartments to prevent tampering.
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