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French Student Charged After Viral Vending-Machine Straw Lick

4/29/2026

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French 18-year-old ESSEC student posted a video licking a vending-machine straw, sparking viral backlash.
He was charged with public nuisance and mischief, facing up to two years imprisonment.
IJOOZ filed a police report and replaced all 500 straws after the clip went viral.
He was offered bail of 5,000 Singapore dollars and will appear in court on May 22.
ESSEC confirmed his enrollment, said it supports his family, and declined comment.

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Story summary

French 18-year-old ESSEC student posted a video licking a vending-machine straw, sparking viral backlash.
He was charged with public nuisance and mischief, facing up to two years imprisonment.
IJOOZ filed a police report and replaced all 500 straws after the clip went viral.
He was offered bail of 5,000 Singapore dollars and will appear in court on May 22.
ESSEC confirmed his enrollment, said it supports his family, and declined comment.