US student 'forgotten' in cell seeks $20m damages

A student who was left handcuffed and forgotten in a tiny holding cell for four days is suing US authorities for $20m (€15m).

A student who was left handcuffed and forgotten in a tiny holding cell for four days is suing US authorities for $20m (€15m).

After two days and desperate for food and water, Daniel Chong said he realised he had to stop wondering when he would be let out and start thinking about how to stay alive.

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