Popular Chinese comedian faces weapon, drug charges in NY

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Chinese comedian and former judge on the “China’s Got Talent” television program is facing drug and weapon charges in New York.

Zhou Libo was arrested during a traffic stop Jan. 19 in Lattingtown, east of New York City. Police said he had been driving erratically.

Officers said they noticed a shoulder holster in the back seat and found a loaded pistol and two plastic bags containing crack cocaine in a backpack.

He has pleaded not guilty. His attorney declined to comment on the charges but said his client has confidence in the judicial system.