ANKARA, Turkey, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of State on Wednesday confirmed American journalist Lindsey Snell was arrested by Turkey and charged with violating a military zone.
U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said Snell was arrested Aug. 7 and is being held in a Hatay Province prison. Representatives from the American consulate in Adana visited Snell and are providing support.