Richard! Say it ain't so!
Apr 19, 2008, 3:54 pm
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The park is closed but most who are there late are just told to leave.
Mr. Quest later agreed to six months of counseling in exchange for a judge’s promise to drop the charge if the therapy is successful.
The agreement, negotiated with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, came as Mr. Quest was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on a misdemeanor charge of possessing methamphetamine and on a charge of loitering.
Central Park is closed from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Mr. Quest was arrested about 3:40 a.m. near 64th Street and West Drive, according to a criminal complaint.
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At Friday’s arraignment, Judge Anthony J. Ferrara told Mr. Quest that the case would be dismissed and sealed if he reported back in October and demonstrated sufficient progress in his therapy. The judge also agreed that there would be no restrictions placed on Mr. Quest’s ability to travel.
The agreement, negotiated with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, came as Mr. Quest was arraigned in Manhattan Criminal Court on a misdemeanor charge of possessing methamphetamine and on a charge of loitering.
Central Park is closed from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. Mr. Quest was arrested about 3:40 a.m. near 64th Street and West Drive, according to a criminal complaint.
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At Friday’s arraignment, Judge Anthony J. Ferrara told Mr. Quest that the case would be dismissed and sealed if he reported back in October and demonstrated sufficient progress in his therapy. The judge also agreed that there would be no restrictions placed on Mr. Quest’s ability to travel.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/19/ny...0A&oref=slogin
(please note: whether one agrees with the drug laws or not, he still broke the law and should still be held accountable like a non-celeb would be for a similar instance)
Apr 20, 2008, 2:54 am
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Like someone else said, I'm not too surprised. To give off the energy like he does, while doing all that intercontinental travel isn't easy.
I wonder how much the drugs affected the opinions he had. I used to really like him a lot going back a few years. But lately, especially on his business travel segment, I've found that some of his opinions were way off target.
I wonder how much the drugs affected the opinions he had. I used to really like him a lot going back a few years. But lately, especially on his business travel segment, I've found that some of his opinions were way off target.
Apr 20, 2008, 10:27 am
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They are his opinions.
Apr 20, 2008, 10:55 am
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To quote from wikipedia.
What sort of sex toy can you hide in a shoe? At least I am assuming he was wearing them at the time.
Arrest
On 18 April 2008, Quest was arrested along with a companion at 3:40am in Central Park, New York City, and charged with "loitering and criminal possession of a controlled substance".[4].
He reportedly was in possession of crystal meth amphetamine, had a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and also had sex toys in his shoes".[2].
On 18 April 2008, Quest was arrested along with a companion at 3:40am in Central Park, New York City, and charged with "loitering and criminal possession of a controlled substance".[4].
He reportedly was in possession of crystal meth amphetamine, had a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and also had sex toys in his shoes".[2].
Apr 20, 2008, 12:48 pm
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The point is that I used to agree with his opinions and was very entertained by him. Lately it has been less so and I wonder if it is due to the drugs, or perhaps it is just too difficult to stay on top like that.
Apr 20, 2008, 6:52 pm
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Interestingly, it is reported today in SMH as the following story:
CNN reporter in sex, rope and drug scandal (or in shorthand, 'caught with drugs, rope and toy'):
The drugs make it news (as a criminal misdemeanour or whatever) but it is the rope and sex toy that the journos play up as 'news'.
No 'companion' in the SMH report so I think the journo summarised an earlier report and added the rope and toy information to it.
CNN reporter in sex, rope and drug scandal (or in shorthand, 'caught with drugs, rope and toy'):
A well-known CNN reporter has been arrested in New York's Central Park with drugs in his pocket, a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy inside his boot.
No 'companion' in the SMH report so I think the journo summarised an earlier report and added the rope and toy information to it.
Apr 21, 2008, 4:42 am
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Since he hasn't been charged with indecent exposure, it's fairly safe to assume that he had some clothing covering up the business end of the rope and probably most of it. Wearing them or not, the sex toy in his boots almost certainly wasn't on display. So... he wasn't doing anything illegal other than alleged possession of (presumably personal-use amounts of) meth. None of this sex-toy-and-rope business should have ever become public--it is absolutely not news or a matter of public concern--and the police are likely to blame for it getting out.
As the good coppers used to say: "Please move along, folks, nothing to see here."
As the good coppers used to say: "Please move along, folks, nothing to see here."
Apr 21, 2008, 7:29 am
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The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, claims Richard Quest was caught with more than just drugs. The newspaper reports that Quest also had "a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot."
Strange attire for someone simply returning to his hotel !
Strange attire for someone simply returning to his hotel !
Apr 21, 2008, 8:04 am
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The New York Post, citing law enforcement sources, claims Richard Quest was caught with more than just drugs. The newspaper reports that Quest also had "a rope around his neck that was tied to his genitals, and a sex toy in his boot."
Strange attire for someone simply returning to his hotel !
Strange attire for someone simply returning to his hotel !
Apparently he told cops he felt a bit of a prick in his boots.
Apr 21, 2008, 8:40 am
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I just typed in Richard Quest in the cnn.com search bar and found lots of articles and videos listed. But not a single one would load when I clicked on them. And one showed that it was updated two days ago. Is it just my PC? Can anyone else see these?
Apr 21, 2008, 9:17 am
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I guess it would have been more newsworthy if the toy had been up his boot instead.
Apr 21, 2008, 2:52 pm
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The article "Quest for an honor" doesn't load for me either. However, his bio is still on the website and the Business Traveller videos are still there, so I don't think that he has been sacked yet... I sincerly hope that he won't be.
Last edited by marbe166; Apr 22, 2008 at 9:53 am Reason: add + typo
Apr 21, 2008, 4:09 pm
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