Gay Journalist Released

Local News, By Joal, 23rd June, 2009

Released this morning, serving just over half of his goal sentence, former-ABC correspondent Peter Lloyd is leaving Singapore’s Changi Prison.

Arrested in July last year for possession of methamphetamine, or ‘ice’, Lloyd was originally facing more serious charges of trafficking and supply of drugs which were later dropped. Initially, it was thought Lloyd might be goaled for 20 years, but was sentenced to 10 months in December. Lloyd is thought to have been released this morning.

Reports indicate Lloyd’s early release is due to him being a ‘model’ prisoner, attending counseling sessions and other activities at the prison, reports the Brisbane Times.

In the lead up to Lloyd’s arrest, the then ABC correspondent had been flown to Singapore for hospitalisation due to an eye infection. The 42-year old had also recently separated from his Australian wife, with whom he has two children, and come out as gay.

Lloyd is reportedly keen to be reunited with his ex-wife and children, especially his nine-year old son who is seriously ill.

In the lead up to Lloyd’s trial the ABC supported the senior journalist with counseling and legal aid, following his conviction the broadcaster was forced to dismiss him.

Your Thoughts

robbie

said ages ago

great news for Peter.

Ignorance77

said ages ago

He's a very lucky man, but thankfully he can get home to his children.

Kyle2009

said ages ago

He is lucky they didn't give him the death penalty.

Cameron M

said ages ago

phew.

Light-Bearer

said ages ago

Poor thing. Prisoners are HOT. Maybe we should start a collection to have him thrown back in. He's worked hard. He needs to let his hairs down.

datkindagal

said ages ago

he dodged a bullet, very lucky lucky llllllllllllllllucky boi

hazyinseptember

said ages ago

very very lucky....

eurolad

said ages ago

What a wicked and vile person this so called "journalist" is I have no sympathy or compassion for people like him who like to play the nice family man in public while in private they organize orgies, drug parties, etc I pity his pathetic wife for marrying this poor excuse of a man.

Asherbella

said ages ago

There's a certain trustworthiness in Peter Lloyd's eyes. I like him.

zebra-stripes

said ages ago

What a wicked and vile person this so called "journalist" is I have no sympathy or compassion for people like him who like to play the nice family man in public while in private they organize orgies, drug parties, etc I pity his pathetic wife for marrying this poor excuse of a man. Haha. OK I'll bite. He'd recently come out to his family and to himself? Not easy on anyone, really.

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