State Dept. Says It Won't Extradite Wife Of Diplomat In Teen Death

State Dept. Says It Won't Extradite Wife Of Diplomat In Teen Death

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The transcript discusses the case of Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, who was charged with causing the death of 19-year-old British motorcyclist Harry Dunn. The incident occurred when Sacoolas was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road. After the incident, she returned to the US under diplomatic immunity. The US State Department refused to extradite her, citing diplomatic immunity concerns. The UK's Crown Prosecution Service had initiated extradition proceedings, but Sacoolas's attorney stated she would not return voluntarily. The Dunn family is exploring options to pursue extradition.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was Anne Sacoolas charged with in relation to the incident involving Harry Dunn?

Speeding

Causing death by dangerous driving

Driving under the influence

Hit and run

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the US State Department refuse to extradite Anne Sacoolas?

Lack of evidence

Diplomatic immunity concerns

She had already been tried in the US

She was not in the US

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the US government towards the Dunn family?

They ignored the case

They expressed condolences

They promised a trial in the US

They offered financial compensation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the UK's Crown Prosecution Service take in December?

Requested a retrial

Dropped the charges

Issued a travel ban

Started extradition proceedings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Dunn family considering to ensure Anne Sacoolas faces trial in the UK?

Filing a lawsuit in the US

Exploring possible extradition steps

Appealing to the UN

Requesting a presidential pardon