Egypt: Detained US citizen found dead in cell
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Egyptian security officials say a US citizen detained in August for violating curfew in Sinai has been found dead in his jail cell. Officials identified the man as 66-year-old James Henry, a retired US Army officer who arrived in Cairo on Augut 25. They said Henry was detained in the turbulent region of northern Sinai three days later.
Officials say Henry was flown to the Suez Canal city of Ismailia and held in police custody pending charges. They say Henry was found dead Sunday after using his belt and shoe laces to hang himself. (AP)
