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- Courts · City of London
US Embassy Officer Accused of Child Abuse Images Left UK
A senior US Air Force officer, Lt Col Michael Morris, stationed at the US embassy in London, is accused of possessing child sex abuse images. He was removed from the UK in August before British authorities could question him, sparking concerns over legal jurisdiction.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 68 · Hype 45 - Courts · London
MP demands answers on US diplomat's exit
Putney MP Fleur Anderson has called for accountability after an American diplomat accused of possessing indecent images of children was allegedly flown out of the UK by US authorities without informing British police. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were made aware of a US investigation into suspected offences in London.
London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Policing · LambethUS Embassy Staffer Accused of Child Abuse Images Flown from UK
A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat before being flown to the United States. The US Embassy confirmed the reassignment while investigations continue with UK authorities.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 44 · Craft 62 · Hype 32