Parents Of Man Killed In U.K. Crash Lose Their Challenge To U.S. Diplomatic Immunity

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Charlotte Charles, mother of 19-year-old Harry Dunn, is seen in Charlton, England, on Tuesday. Dunn’s family lost a court battle with the U.K. government over whether the American driver who fatally struck their son had diplomatic immunity.





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A spokesman for Harry Dunn’s family said they will appeal the ruling. Dunn’s mother, Charlotte Charles, called the court’s decision «disappointing.

«The Government and Mrs. Sacoolas need to understand that this court ruling is just a blip along the way, she told outlets including The Telegraph.

«I promised my boy I would get him justice and that is just what we are going to do. No one is going to stand in our way.

• Harry Dunn


• diplomatic immunity


• U.K.