CNN Reporter Richard Quest Arrested for Meth Possession

Posted on: April 18th, 2008 by: Meg

CNN International reporter Richard Quest, 45, was arrested in New York City early this morning. He was discovered in Central Park and arrested by police for possession of methamphetamine.

The New York Times reported that he was in violation of the park curfew when he was approached by police at 3:40 a.m. As they were escorting Quest from the park he admitted to having a small bag of methamphetamine in his possession. During a court arraignment earlier today, he agreed to undergo drug counseling and therapy for the next six months in order to avoid jail time.

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.”

Quest hosts CNN’s Business Traveler and Quest for the network and is based in London. CNN had no comment.

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