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Inmate found dead in Cook Co. Jail on Christmas Day

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Cook County jail inmate died on Christmas.

The Cook County Sheriff said correctional staff found Michael O'Connor unresponsive in his cell.

O'Connor was ordered to be held for threatening a Chicago police officer.

The sheriff's office said at this time, no foul play is suspected and there are indications this could be a suicide.

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