Egypt to try Sam LaHood

CAIRO – Egypt is set to try 19 Americans, including the son of former U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood.

Egyptian officials announced Sunday Sam LaHood is among the 43 people to be tried for what prosecutors called using funds from their non-profit organizations to create unrest in their country.

The decision to try the Americans brought a swift response from Washington, which said it will consider suspending aid to Egypt.

Ray LaHood is now the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.