International Herald Tribune, 9 Oct 2008, The Associated Press
SINGAPORE: Australian TV reporter Peter Lloyd may reach an agreement on Singapore drug charges in the next few weeks, his lawyer said Thursday.
Lloyd, 41, was arrested in July and faces charges including trafficking and possession of a small amount of methamphetamine. He could be punished with up to 20 years in jail and 15 cane strokes.
His lawyer Tan Jee Ming said he and Lloyd are negotiating five offenses with the Attorney General's office.
"If everything goes well, this could be resolved in the next few weeks," Tan told reporters outside a Singapore courthouse.
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