Sacoolas initially cooperated with British police investigators, but fled to the United States before their investigation was complete, claiming diplomatic immunity. ADUnder the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, family members of diplomats are covered by immunity while living abroad. But countries can also decide to waive immunity to allow a diplomat, or family member, to face serious charges. In a surprise move, Trump told Dunn’s parents, Charlotte Charles and Tim Dunn, that Sacoolas was in the building and ready to meet with them, throwing them off guard. ADHe said that if nothing works under Trump, the family plans to take the fight to a new administration in the future.

Source: Washington Post January 24, 2020 07:13 UTC