Teen Who Made Black Swan Vape for Snapchat 'Streaks' Avoids Jail After Online Backlash The case of a 16 year old boy who forced a black swan to inhale fumes from a vape, in an attempt to impress his friends and rack up Snapchat "streaks", has sparked a predictable but disturbing backlash.
The online fury directed towards the teenager and his family is a stark reminder of our society's tendency to turn vigilante justice into a spectacle.
The court hearing was denied a closed door request due to public pressure, with Magistrate Andree Horrigan stating that an outcome should be reported while also hoping for an investigation into the abuse.