CNN reporter faces drug charge after arrest in Central Park

ri Apr 18, 6:31 PM ET

NEW YORK - A CNN reporter was arrested Friday in Central Park with a small

amount of methamphetamine in his pocket, but he avoided jail time by

agreeing to undergo drug counseling and therapy.

Richard Quest, 46, was arrested around 3:40 a.m. on a count of possession of

a controlled substance - a misdemeanor that usually refers to a personal use

amount of a drug. He was also charged with loitering; the park officially

closes at 1 a.m.

When police saw and detained Quest, he told them, "I've got some meth in my

pocket," according to the complaint filed in court. The complaint said he

had a plastic sandwich bag containing methamphetamine in a jacket pocket.

Quest, who is British, is a correspondent for CNN International and is known

for his reports on business travel. He hosts "CNN Business Traveler" and

"Quest."

At his arraignment in Manhattan's Criminal Court, Judge Anthony Ferrara told

Quest that if he attends the counseling and therapy designated by

prosecutors for the next six months, his case will dismissed.

The judge allowed Quest to leave court without posting bail. He warned that

if Quest failed to comply with the counseling schedule, he could be back in

court and on his way to jail.

Quest's lawyer, Alan M. Abramson, said his client "did not realize the park

had a curfew. He was returning to his hotel with friends."

CNN had no immediate comment on Quest's arrest.

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"Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because her father is Janet Reno."

"Harry F. Dope" <BitterAmerican@earthlink.com> wrote in message

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So?

"Harry F. Dope" <BitterAmerican@earthlink.com> wrote

> NEW YORK - A CNN reporter was arrested Friday in Central Park with a small

> amount of methamphetamine in his pocket, but he avoided jail time by

> agreeing to undergo drug counseling and therapy.

Too bad he was following the Current AmeriKKKan Presidents bad example.

Meanwhile on early TV interviews, Bush clearly shows the residue of

Cocaine on his nose.

"VC John McTraitor" <mccain's@vietcong.net> wrote

> So?

The Harry AmeriKKKan Dope got a boner when he leaned about a man stoned in

the park. He had a chance of getting a fresh cock in his mouth.

Normally he has to drive all the way to the airport and hang out around

the washroom stalls.