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French Teen Charged in Singapore Over Straw-Licking Video

A French teenager has been charged in Singapore after a video of him licking a straw in a vending machine went viral. He faces potential prison time for the act, which authorities deemed a public nuisance.

30 Apr, 07:00 — 30 Apr, 07:00
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France 24High3h ago

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

A French 18-year-old is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after he posted a video to social media of him licking a straw from a vending machine and putting it back. The teen, who has not entered a plea, was charged after the company operating the juice machine filed a police report.

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

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