Man Accused of Public Nuisance During Ariana Grande Event Sentenced in Singapore Court

Johnson Wen was sentenced to nine days in a Singapore court after admitting to public nuisance offenses. The court heard that District Judge Christopher Goh criticized Wen’s conduct, noting a recurring pattern of similar behavior. The judge stated that Wen “showed a pattern of behavior, which suggests that you will do it again,” referencing previous incidents where Wen had filmed himself interrupting prominent public events. Goh said, “Mr. Wen, you are wrong. You should be mindful that there are always consequences for one’s actions.” Under Singaporean law, Wen faced a possible sentence of up to three months in jail and a fine of as much as 2,000 Singapore dollars. The case stemmed from Wen’s actions at the Nov. 13 film premiere at Universal Studios Singapore in Resorts World Sentosa. Footage showed Grande walking the yellow carpet while greeting fans when a man appeared to leap over a barricade and run toward her. The person then placed an arm around the actor, prompting a visibly startled reaction. Grande’s co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh, who were accompanying her during the carpet appearance, stepped in to assist. Video from the scene showed both actors helping to pull the man away as security personnel moved in to intervene. The premiere was held ahead of the Nov. 21 theatrical release of “Wicked: For Good,” the concluding chapter in director Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation of the Broadway musical. In the weeks leading up to the event, the film highlighted new music from the finale, including “The Girl in the Bubble,” performed by Grande, and “No Place Like Home,” sung by Erivo.