Country Reportedly Confiscated American College Student’s Passport After Releasing Him From Prison

A college student from the Chicago area and his friend were released from Danish prison Monday and reportedly had their passports confiscated over an Uber dispute.

Owen Ray, the accused college student, graduated from the same college prep school, according to CBS News. They will now go to trial in Denmark. A spokesperson told the outlet that the students’ passports were confiscated.

Ray and his friend traveled to Copenhagen, the country’s capital, over their spring break to spend time with friends, Jordan Finfer, Ray’s U.S. attorney, said.

Ray’s parents protested the events in Denmark and insisted that their son is a victim. “We remain deeply concerned that Danish authorities have confiscated his passport and will not allow him to return to the United States – something we understand is unusual in Danish court proceedings,” they said. “The facts make clear that Owen is the victim in this case, and we urge Danish officials to allow him to return home to the United States without delay.”

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