Didier Maximilien charged with mischief and public nuisance over iJooz straw incident
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Updated · The Straits Times · Apr 24
Didier Maximilien charged with mischief and public nuisance over iJooz straw incident
4 articles · Updated · The Straits Times · Apr 24
Maximilien, an 18-year-old French student at ESSEC Business School, allegedly licked a straw at Goldhill Centre and uploaded the act on Instagram.
iJooz replaced all 500 straws in the dispenser after the video went viral, sparking public concern and online outrage.
ESSEC Business School has launched an internal investigation, and Maximilien's case will be mentioned in court on May 22, with possible jail or fines if convicted.
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