Could you ever imagine having someone murder someone close to you and then completely get away without consequence? As unimaginable a situation that might seem, it unfortunately happened in August, when Anne Sacoolas, the wife of a US intelligence officer, hit and killed 19 year old Harry Dunn while driving on the wrong side of the road in Britain. Mrs. Sacoolas quickly claimed diplomatic immunity and fled back to the US, causing quite the commotion, as she escaped the situation without any legal consequence.
Now could you picture even further, the President of the United States deciding that she won’t be sent back to the UK to face consequences for the grisly murder she committed? Well that’s exactly what happened today when it was revealed in Trump’s press release notes, which you can read right here, declared that in the event it was brought up, he would reveal that there were absolutely no plans to send Mrs. Sacoolas back to face justice, a move that has put even further strain on US-UK relations.
What do you feel is the best way to salvage diplomatic relations between the US and UK, given how far this has already spiraled out of control?
Now could you picture even further, the President of the United States deciding that she won’t be sent back to the UK to face consequences for the grisly murder she committed? Well that’s exactly what happened today when it was revealed in Trump’s press release notes, which you can read right here, declared that in the event it was brought up, he would reveal that there were absolutely no plans to send Mrs. Sacoolas back to face justice, a move that has put even further strain on US-UK relations.
What do you feel is the best way to salvage diplomatic relations between the US and UK, given how far this has already spiraled out of control?
Henry: one thing to consider is whether or not this should be referred to as "murder." Isn't it better described as an accident, maybe "manslaughter" to use legal terminology? Also, consider linking a news article rather than a Twitter post.
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