Jackie Chan's son freed after 6 months in Chinese jail


Jaycee Chan (C), son of kung fu star Jackie Chan, during his trial at the Dongcheng District People's Court in Beijing, January 9, 2015.- AFP

Beijing (AFP) - The son of kung fu star Datuk Jackie Chan was released from a Chinese jail on Friday after serving a six-month term for drugs offences, his agency said.

Jaycee Chan, who like his father has worked as an actor and singer, was detained in August and charged with providing a venue for others to use drugs after police found 100g of marijuana at his home in Beijing.

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