French Student Fined for Licking Straw in Singapore
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A French student, Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, was fined 600 Singapore dollars (approximately $465 USD) after pleading guilty to causing a public nuisance. He admitted to licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back, then posting a video of the act on social media. The incident sparked outrage and led to his arrest. The court considered his age and remorse, imposing a fine instead of a prison sentence. Singapore is known for its strict laws and enforcement of public order.
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