The Dunns have made this political — exactly why there is diplomatic immunity.
Yes he did because the UK is famous for conducting an inquest by the “local” coroner and holding the person for legal prosecution.
If the parents could invite to the UK, and the person goes as a matter of good will, the UK local legal officials would arrest the American after the inquest hearing.
Gulf War I, A-10 pilot had a friendly on friendly incident and the local coroner and others wanted the pilot to return to the UK take take part in the inquest (then detain for prosecution).
Gawd luv the Brits. I do, but they need to stop this.
I agree.
They turned down meeting with the woman when she was right there in the next room, demanding to only meet her in the U.K.? Whoa. Right there that tells me they just want HER blood, her money, or both; to avenge for losing their son. Or maybe they see is as their ticket to fame. Who knows.
This was just a very sad accident. I previously had sympathy for them, but now they come across as annoying irritants positioning for some kind of payoff.
I’m pretty confused here. What was Sacoolas doing at the WH?
Put up signs near US bases warning American drivers to be on the correct side of the road.
I understand she forgot what side of the road she was supposed to be on. But she was still in the wrong, accident or not. Just saying ‘sorry’ doesn’t cut it. She deserves some sort of punishment.
According to reports, Sacoolas is a mother - I don’t think she’s setting a very good example for her child (children).
This would be a non story on this side of the Atlantic had the kenyan still been in his White Hut. But with Trump involved now it will no doubt be used to attack him.
The most truthful information is usually found at the bottom of an article:
Mr Dunn said the trip to the White House “didn’t feel like a stunt”.
“I think the president was very graceful and spoke very well to us,” he said.
“I genuinely do think he will look to resolve this in a way that will help us.”
Agreed, there is a reason for Diplomatic Immunity and President Trump is in charge of Foreign Affairs as the Executive.
The Brit Government has already proved they are a bunch of backstabbing opportunists, and should get zero diplomatic latitude.
Trump did them a favor.
“Police have said CCTV of the crash in which the teenager died shows a Volvo travelling on the wrong side of the road.”
EVERYONE in England drives on the wrong side of the road! She was on the “right” side.
Why is this a big deal (other than DJT). It is just an unfortunate event that has no meaning beyond a private tragedy. Some years ago a US actor or rock musician did the same thing in Ulster. The coverage was back on page A-16.