American man fined $4,000 for ‘racist’ abuse at Russian-Haina restaurant in Singapore

Tan repeated this on another phone call, but Lin was unhappy about being interrupted, prosecutors said.

At around 9pm that night, Ms Lin arrived at the restaurant and was greeted by Mr Tan, who explained that the kitchen was already closed.

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In a sequence of events captured on closed-circuit television footage, Lin pushed Mr Tan in the chest, causing the restaurant manager to stumble backwards.

Mr. Tan asked another employee to call the police, but Mr. Lin continued to speak loudly and use profane language, which attracted the attention of an off-duty police officer, who forced Mr. Tan to sit down and talk to him. .

But when another customer confronted Lin about 9:10 p.m., Lin got up and responded. Footage played in court showed Lin confronting Tan, who intervened.

Among Lin’s expletive-filled rants were, “I’ll kill every last one of you.” He left when police arrived. Lin looked down as the video was played in court.

Deputy Public Prosecutor Ryan Lim asked for a fine of up to S$5,000 for the verbal abuse charge and an additional S$500 for the use of criminal force.

Ms Lim said the words used were “very derogatory and abusive” and that there was an element of violence in Ms Lin’s comment that she would “kill every last one”.

Mr Lim said he also insulted the victim’s family, threatened to damage the business and ended the violent attack with “racist language”.

Prosecutors said the way Lin delivered these words to the victim was extremely offensive.

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“The video speaks for itself,” he said. “You can see the defendant screaming in the victim’s face.”

Ms Lim added that Ms Lin uttered such words in a public place where families and children were present, causing alarm and concern to other guests.

But he noted Lin’s guilty plea, saying it was a “balance” to seek a fine rather than a prison sentence.

Ms Lin balked at the prosecution’s submission and said she was willing to accept the hefty fine.

He also said he would like to offer compensation of S$3,000 to the restaurant.

“The reason I stayed at the restaurant was because I asked the police to come to resolve the situation,” said Lin, who is not represented.

“We were trying to arrive by the last call, but we hadn’t made a reservation, so the restaurant owner called us back several times and told us that our reservation had been canceled. I said, “Well, if the restaurant is open, I’ll just go there, and last orders are fine, as long as there’s no problem.”

Lin said, “I just wanted to see that restaurant, because I told you on the phone earlier that I was looking for a restaurant to throw a party during this Ukraine-Russia war, so I just wanted to see it.” So, I wanted to go,” he said. I looked at the menu and didn’t want to eat it. The last order had already passed, so I just wanted to look at the menu. ”

That’s why he sat at a table, waiting for menus and talking to an off-duty police officer, he said.

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“I’m trying to understand why I was so angry,” Lin said. “It might be a culture shock. Miscommunication. Timing.Also, I don’t know if this will result in a criminal record, but if there is a way to suspend the sentence for six months and do community service, I would appreciate it.” We will also compensate the restaurant owner S$3,000.”

Prosecutors said they had no intention of formally applying for compensation from Lin, but noted that Lin has shown remorse. He opposed probation.

The judge imposed a fine of S$5,500, which was paid by Ms Lin.

Those caught using abusive language could be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$5,000, or both.

Use of criminal force can result in imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to S$1,500, or both.