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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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The arrests took place amid heightened political tensions between Denmark and the US over ownership of Greenland.
US college students detained in Denmark after alleged Uber driver dispute
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Owen Ray, a student at Miami University of Ohio, was released from Copenhagen’s Vestre Prison after being held for nearly two weeks.
US Student Released From Danish Prison After Uber Altercation, Still Barred From Leaving Country
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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.
2 U.S. citizens detained for 2 weeks in Denmark after 'scuffle' with Uber driver
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Updated: Apr 14th, 2025, 6:33 PM ET

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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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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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