American Students Detained in Denmark After Uber Incident
Two U.S. citizens, Owen Ray and a friend, were arrested in Copenhagen following a dispute with an Uber driver and have been unable to return home.
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Overview
Owen Ray, an American college student, was detained in Denmark after an altercation with an Uber driver. He has been released but can't leave the country due to passport confiscation. His family asserts he was the victim of an unprovoked attack, while the driver reported being assaulted by them. The U.S. State Department is providing consular assistance amidst ongoing concerns over Dion's legal situation and the unusual nature of his passport seizure awaits resolution.
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Analysis
- The incident involving Owen Ray and a friend in Denmark highlights a complex situation where the clarification of who the true victim is remains disputed between the parties involved.
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Owen Ray and his friend were detained following an altercation with an Uber driver. The dispute began when they realized they had entered the wrong address, and the driver allegedly refused to change the destination. The situation escalated into a physical altercation after the driver kicked Ray in the groin.
The students have been charged with common assault and were initially sentenced to 10 days pre-trial detention. However, the detention has been extended
Owen Ray has been released from prison but is prevented from returning to the U.S. because the Danish authorities have confiscated his passport
The U.S. State Department is providing consular assistance to the detained students, emphasizing the safety and security of U.S. citizens abroad as their top priority.
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