The Crown Prosecution Service today announced that Harry Dunn’s killer would face criminal charges in the UK.
US citizen Anne Sacoolas is accused of killing the teenage motorcyclist in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on August 27, 2019.
Following the collision with the US State Department’s base at Camp Pendleton, 44 year-old was granted diplomatic immunity by the US Government.
In December 2019, the CPS decided to indict Sacoolas for causing Mr Dunn’s fatal accident by dangerous driving. However, the State Department rejected an extradition request last year.
CPS announced that the case of Sacoolas will be heard in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 18th. According to reports, the American citizen will be appearing via video-link.
Charlotte Charles, Mr Dunn’s mother, stated that her family was feeling very emotional after receiving the news.
The Crown Prosecution Service today announced that Harry Dunn’s killer would face criminal charges in the UK.
Anne Sacoolas (US citizen) is charged with the murder of the teenage motorcyclist who was killed in a collision on the US military base RAF Croughton, Northamptonshire. The crash occurred August 27, 2019,
She said, “My family is feeling overwhelmed after hearing that Mrs Sacoolas has been charged with a crime in our country’s justice system.”
“It’s all we wanted after Harry’s passing.”
CPS spokeswoman said, “While we are aware of the difficulties and complexity in this case, we still remain committed to getting justice in this matter.”
“The case will be heard by the Westminster Magistrates Court on 18 January.
Anne Sacoolas can have a fair trial. Reporting, commenting or sharing information online that could prejudice any proceeding is very important.
Sacoolas was granted diplomatic immunity by the US government, and she was allowed to travel to the US within a few hours of Mr Dunn’s passing.
In December 2019, Sacoolas was indicted by the Crown Prosecution Service for causing death through dangerous driving. The Home Office submitted a request for extradition, but it was denied by the US State Department.
Charlotte Charles, Mr Dunn’s mother, stated that her family was feeling very emotional after receiving the news.
A general view of RAF Croughton near Brackley on October 7, 2019
After being informed by the Dunns, it was decided that although no criminal proceeding could be instituted in America, they could file a civil lawsuit against Sacoolas for damages. Sacoolas immunity had been revoked when she returned home to her homeland.
Jonathan Sacoolas was represented by Jonathan’s lawyers, who tried to dismiss his case on the ground that the UK should hear it.
Judge Thomas Ellis rejected Sacoolas’s submissions that UK was a “more convenient” forum. He kept the case in Virginia and described the motion as “not warranted”.
Harry’s parents flew to the USA to testify under oath in the “discovery” process.
Dominic Raab was a former foreign secretary and said the path was clear for a “virtual process or trial” to occur.