"Harry Dunn's killer was a CIA spy" is the splash in the Mail on Sunday. It says it can exclusively reveal that Anne Sacoolas, who returned to the United States under diplomatic immunity after the accident which killed the teenager, was actually a more senior CIA agent than her husband. The paper claims multiple sources in both Washington and London have confirmed her background and that British ministers and officials are aware.
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, the wife of a US diplomat, is accused of killing the teenager in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019.
The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 18, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
It is understood she will appear via video link from the US, according to PA news agency.
But a spokesperson for the law firm representing Ms Sacoolas said: "While we have always been willing to discuss a virtual hearing, there is no agreement at this time."
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: "While the challenges and complexity of this case are well known, we remain committed to securing justice in this matter.
"The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 18 January."
Ms Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf by the US government, and left the UK 19 days after the collision.
Mr Dunn's mother, Charlotte Charles, said her family were feeling "very emotional and overwhelmed" after hearing the news.
Foreign secretary Liz Truss said: "Welcome news that Anne Sacoolas will face a UK court. "We continue to support the family to get justice for Harry Dunn."
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It says it can exclusively reveal that Anne Sacoolas, who returned to the United States under diplomatic immunity after the accident which killed the teenager, was actually a more senior CIA agent than her husband.
The paper claims multiple sources in both Washington and London have confirmed her background and that British ministers and officials are aware.
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The 44-year-old US citizen, the wife of a US diplomat, is accused of killing the teenager in a road crash outside US military base RAF Croughton in Northamptonshire on 27 August 2019.
The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court on January 18, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
It is understood she will appear via video link from the US, according to PA news agency.
But a spokesperson for the law firm representing Ms Sacoolas said: "While we have always been willing to discuss a virtual hearing, there is no agreement at this time."
A Crown Prosecution Service spokesman said: "While the challenges and complexity of this case are well known, we remain committed to securing justice in this matter.
"The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 18 January."
Ms Sacoolas had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf by the US government, and left the UK 19 days after the collision.
Mr Dunn's mother, Charlotte Charles, said her family were feeling "very emotional and overwhelmed" after hearing the news.
Foreign secretary Liz Truss said: "Welcome news that Anne Sacoolas will face a UK court.
"We continue to support the family to get justice for Harry Dunn."
BREAKING
Eight month suspended sentence for Sacoolas
Anne Sacoolas has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months.
She has also been disqualified from driving for 12 months.