By Sammie Jones-
U.S citizen Anne Sacoolas is due to face criminal proceedings in the UK after being charged with causing Harry Dunn’s death by dangerous driving.
The 44-year-old US citizen is accused of killing the teenager in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019.
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The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 18, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
Dunn’s mother, Charlotte Charles, said: “My family and I are feeling very emotional and overwhelmed, having just learned the news that Mrs Sacoolas is now to face our justice system.
“It is all that we asked for following Harry’s death.”
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Foreign Secretary Liz Truss tweeted: “Welcome news that Anne Sacoolas will face a UK court. We continue to support the family to get justice for Harry Dunn.”
Mrs Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf by the US government following the collision, and was able to leave the UK afterwards..
In December 2019, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised Northamptonshire Police to charge Mrs Sacoolas with causing death by dangerous driving.
An extradition request for her to be brought to the UK was rejected by the US government.
A CPS spokesman said: “While the challenges and complexity of this case are well known, we remain committed to securing justice in this matter.
“Anne Sacoolas has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice any proceedings.”
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