Key facts
- Charlotte Charles called the removal of a US embassy staffer accused of indecent images from the UK 'unforgivable'.
- Charles believes the case mirrors that of Anne Sacoolas, who left the UK after being involved in her son Harry Dunn's fatal road crash.
- The US Embassy stated inquiries are ongoing with UK authorities.
- The individual was flown back to the US in August and enjoyed diplomatic protection despite not being a diplomat.
- Anne Sacoolas admitted causing death by careless driving and received a suspended prison sentence.
Charlotte Charles, the mother of Harry Dunn, has strongly criticized the US government's decision to remove an embassy staffer from the UK who was accused of possessing indecent images. Charles stated the situation was "unforgivable" and bore "all the hallmarks" of her son's case, where US citizen Anne Sacoolas left the UK after asserting diplomatic immunity following her involvement in Harry Dunn's fatal road crash.
The individual in question, who worked at the US embassy in Nine Elms, south west London, was reportedly flown back to the United States on a commercial flight in August. Though not a diplomat, the staffer reportedly benefited from diplomatic protection.
Charles, who campaigned for Sacoolas to face justice in the UK, expressed her disgust and hoped the public would again speak up to ensure the individual is extradited to face justice in Britain. Sacoolas had admitted causing death by careless driving in December 2022 and received a suspended prison sentence.
Radd Seiger, an adviser and spokesperson for the Dunn family, described the reports as "profoundly disturbing" and suggested that the US had lawful ways to bring the individual to justice within the United States without resorting to removing them from the UK. The US Embassy previously confirmed the staff member's reassignment to the US, stating that all personnel are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are continuing to liaise with US authorities on the matter.