The removal of a US embassy staffer from the United Kingdom, accused of possessing indecent images, has been described as "unforgivable" by the mother of Harry Dunn. The staff member was reportedly flown out of the UK on a commercial flight in August without being questioned by British police.
Charlotte Charles, whose son was killed in a road crash involving US citizen Anne Sacoolas near RAF Croughton, stated that the situation bore "all the hallmarks" of her son's case. Sacoolas had previously left the UK after diplomatic immunity was asserted on her behalf.
"I'm disgusted once again by the US government," Charles said. "This has all the hallmarks of Harry's case all over it and it is unforgivable."
She expressed her hope that the public would again speak up, as they did in her son's case, to ensure the individual is extradited back to the UK to face justice. "They wouldn't like other countries coming to Washington DC to do this – why on earth do they think they can get away with it here?"
The individual in question worked at the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London. While not a diplomat, it is understood they benefited from diplomatic protection, which facilitated their departure.
The US Embassy has stated that inquiries are ongoing in conjunction with UK authorities. A UK government spokesperson declined to comment, citing the ongoing US investigation, but affirmed that Britain expects foreign diplomats to abide by the law.