Close X
Monday, October 7, 2024
ADVT 
International

Jackie Chan says he's ashamed over son's drug arrest, apologizes to public

The Associated Press The Associated Press, 20 Aug, 2014 07:49 AM
  • Jackie Chan says he's ashamed over son's drug arrest, apologizes to public
BEIJING, China - Action star Jackie Chan says he's ashamed and saddened over his son's arrest on drug charges and has apologized to the public.
 
In a microblog posting Wednesday, Chan said his actor son Jaycee Chan would have to face the consequences of his actions, but promised that the two would face the future together.
 
Jaycee Chan was detained was detained last Thursday with Taiwanese movie star Kai Ko. They are the latest high-profile celebrities to be ensnared in one of China's biggest anti-drug crackdowns in two decades.
 
Police said both actors tested positive for marijuana and admitted using the drug, and that 100 grams (3.53 ounces) of it were taken from Chan's home.
 
China named the elder Chan as an anti-drug ambassador in 2009.

MORE International ARTICLES

Afghan Landslide: More than 2,100 confirmed dead in the mudslide

Afghan Landslide: More than 2,100 confirmed dead in the mudslide
Up to 255 bodies were recovered and identified following Friday's massive landslide in the northern Afghan province of Badakhshan, sources said Saturday as India offered assistance in relief and rehabilitation efforts.

Afghan Landslide: More than 2,100 confirmed dead in the mudslide

Immigration Reforms in USA: Obama Says South Asians Face Suspicion

Immigration Reforms in USA: Obama Says South Asians Face Suspicion
Saying that even today South Asian Americans are targets of suspicion and violence, President Barack Obama is pushing for "commonsense immigration reform" to bring the "American dream" within their reach.

Immigration Reforms in USA: Obama Says South Asians Face Suspicion

Pakistan voices deep disappointment as India cancels visit of pilgrims

Pakistan voices deep disappointment as India cancels visit of pilgrims
In a last minute decision, India cancelled the visit of a group of 500 Pakistani pilgrims to the Ajmer shrine for Urs, citing the ongoing general elections.

Pakistan voices deep disappointment as India cancels visit of pilgrims

No houses on rent for Indians in Singapore

No houses on rent for Indians in Singapore
Many online home rental websites in Singapore include the words "No Indians, no People's Republic of China (PRC)", which is sometimes followed by the word "sorry", leading to increasing rental discrimination in the city.

No houses on rent for Indians in Singapore

India, Saudi Arabia discuss standard employment contract

India, Saudi Arabia discuss standard employment contract
Indian and Saudi Arabian officials discussed points of standard employment contract for Indian workers in the Saudi kingdom, media reported Friday.

India, Saudi Arabia discuss standard employment contract

Russia rules out retaliation over Ukraine's flights ban

Russia rules out retaliation over Ukraine's flights ban
Russia Friday said its passenger planes were banned by Kiev from entering two eastern Ukrainian cities, but pledged not to strike back.

Russia rules out retaliation over Ukraine's flights ban