The UK says the path is now clear for a remote trial of Anne Sacoolas, the US woman accused of killing 19-year-old Harry Dunn in August 2019, a significant step towards resolving a dispute that has dogged US-UK relations.
The United States will not object to a remote trial of a diplomat's wife for a fatal car crash, after talks between the UK premier and US President Joe Biden, who lost a wife and daughter in an auto accident, Britain's top diplomat said.UK teenager Harry Dunn was killed when a car driven by Anne Sacoolas crashed into his motorbike in August 2019
Mr Johnson said Mr Biden, who lost his first wife and daughter in a car crash, was extremely sympathetic The US decision marks a step toward resolving a dispute that has dogged US-UK relations for nearly three years. However, he said, Washington had indicated it would not prevent some form of legal process over the death of Mr Dunn.The case was discussed during talks that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held with visiting Mr Biden on Thursday, on the eve of the G7 summit in south-west England.
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