Amos Yee says he plans to produce political content if ‘ever out of prison’
Child sex offender Amos Yee said he plans to produce political content if he is “ever out of prison”, in a blog post dated March 27, in which he also reflected on his time since returning to Singapore.
In the post, Yee wrote: “So the plan for me right now is if I’m ever out of prison, I’ll work on producing content: blog posts and maybe some videos.”
He said he intends to focus on six political topics he considers “most important in Singapore”, including freedom of expression and the cost of living.
He added that he would also cover topics “tangentially related and important to political activism”, such as religion and self-help.
According to news reports on his previous entries and the latest post, the blog appears to be written and managed by Yee himself.
The 28-year-old was deported from the United States, where he had fled in 2016 and was granted asylum in March 2017.
He was released on parole last November while serving a six-year sentence for child pornography and sexual grooming offences, and was subsequently placed in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Upon his return to Singapore on March 20, he was arrested and charged for violating the Enlistment Act, which requires all male Singaporeans and permanent residents to serve national service.
He is currently out on a $10,000 bail posted by his mother. He faces three charges and is due for a pre-trial conference slated for April 23. If convicted, Yee could be jailed for up to three years, fined up to $10,000, or both.
Comments on ‘Amos Yee special’ bail condition
Yee also addressed the bail conditions imposed on him, which bar him from publishing any material or making public comments – including on social media – about his ongoing case.
Additionally, he must not commit any offence while on bail or interfere with any witness, nor obstruct the course of justice.
Describing the first condition as an “Amos Yee special”, he claimed that others who evaded national service had not faced similar restrictions.
He added that the condition felt “pretty vague”, questioning what kinds of comments might breach it. Yee also said it was a “pity” and a “lost opportunity” that he is unable to share his opinions on being arrested for evading national service.
“Do I want to go back to prison? Well.... the answer is.... nuanced?” he added.
Time in US prison a ‘tremendous success’
Reflecting on the past decade, much of which he spent in prison in the United States, Yee said while his experience might seem “incredibly depressing” on the surface, he viewed it as a “great opportunity” and a “tremendous success”.
He said he had struggled with his physical and mental health as a teenager in Singapore.
“I was suffering from anxiety, depression, narcissism, had constant stress headaches, went to the doctor like once every two weeks,” he said.
While in US prison, Yee said he used his time to read extensively, meditate, “treat himself and others with love”, and study political movements.
“I can’t express the knowledge I’ve gained and the level of self-development I experienced while in American prison,” he wrote.
Yee added that he now feels “happier, less self-conscious, less angsty, and more at peace” with himself, regardless of the outcome.
He added that he has not been sick or seen a doctor in eight years, describing it as “miraculous”.
Yee also referenced his past actions, apologising for “some silly thing” he did 10 years ago and saying his views have since changed.
He added that he now loves religion, but also made further controversial remarks in the same post.
Apparently received ‘warmth and support’
Yee claimed that in the days following his return, most people he encountered treated him with “warmth and support”.
However, of the roughly 30 people who took selfies and spoke with him, he noted that none were female.
“I am back in the lion’s den. Let’s roar,” Yee wrote.
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