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Singapore Jails Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ Premiere for 9 Days

The judge labeled the breach deliberate attention-seeking with a penalty well below Singapore's three-month maximum.

Overview

  • A Singapore court on Nov. 17 convicted the 26-year-old Australian of public disorder and ordered nine days in jail.
  • Judge Christopher Goh said the act was intentional and criticized the offender for seeking attention at the expense of others' safety.
  • The breach occurred Nov. 13 at Universal Studios Singapore when the man jumped a barrier, put an arm around Grande, and was restrained after Cynthia Erivo intervened.
  • Reporting identifies the man as influencer Johnson Wen, who had posted video of the incident online and has a pattern of prior disruptions at public events.
  • The event proceeded after the removal of the intruder, Grande was not physically injured, and the case renewed scrutiny of red-carpet security and influencer stunts.