French Teen in Straw Licking Case Allowed to Leave Singapore

A French teenager, who faced potential jail time in Singapore for a viral straw-licking stunt, has been granted permission to leave the country. The incident had garnered significant public attention and legal scrutiny.

30 Apr, 02:10 — 30 Apr, 03:39

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Why this matters

This case highlights the strict laws and enforcement in Singapore regarding public order and potentially offensive behavior. The incident has drawn international attention due to the perceived minor nature of the offense versus the potential legal consequences.

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SCMPMostly Factual2d ago

French teen facing jail over straw licking stunt allowed to leave Singapore

A French teenager facing criminal charges in Singapore for a straw licking stunt was granted permission on Wednesday to leave the country for three weeks on pledges to return. The 18-year-old is accused of posting to social media a video of himself putting the straw he licked back into the dispenser on an orange juice vending machine. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien’s clip went viral and triggered a backlash that led to his arrest in Singapore, which has a reputation for not tolerating bad...

By Agence France-Presse

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express-tribuneMostly Factual2d ago