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Years later, a review finally concludes that Anne Sacoolas should have been arrested after she killed 19 year old Harry Dunn.

Sacoolas, an American, had not been in England long when she drove on the wrong side of the ride, killing Dunn.

She was an American diplomat and officers incorrectly claimed they could not hold her due to diplomatic immunity.

Rather than be held accountable for what was tragic, but not morally wrong, Sacoolas opted to flee the country. She scurried back to the US, denying Dunn's family and loved ones justice or closure.

Her decision to leave speaks volumes about who Anne Sacoolas is. Shame on her.

The review finds she "could and should have been arrested".

In the future, if you're a diplomat in another country and accused of wrongdoing, don't be surprised if you stay locked up until trial. You can thank cowards like Anne Sacoolas for taking advantage of the system.

I sincerely hope Dunn's loved ones are doing as well as possible.

🌐bbc.com/news/articles/cj0m8erl

Close up of a young man's face. He is looking directly at the camera and is wearing a green hooded top.
www.bbc.comHarry Dunn police 'could and should have arrested' diplomatA British police force apologises over a fatal crash after which an American diplomat fled the country.

Toy-maker #Mattel accused of planning “reckless” #AI social experiment on kids

After Mattel and #OpenAI announced a partnership that would result in an AI product marketed to kids, a consumer #rights advocacy group is warning that the collaboration may endanger children.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/20

AI Barbie invading your childhood
Ars Technica · Toy-maker Mattel accused of planning “reckless” AI social experiment on kidsBy Ashley Belanger

6 Tools for #Tracking the #Trump Administration’s Attacks on #CivilLiberties

The #WhiteHouse has undertaken initiatives to crack down on #immigration , suppress speech, and curtail US public health efforts. These online tools are tracking the rapidly changing US landscape.
#privacy #rights

wired.com/story/toll-trump-adm

WIRED · 6 Tools for Tracking the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Civil LibertiesBy Lily Hay Newman

"Gov Hochul announces that the state is dedicating $50 million for legal assistance for immigrants like those who may be targeted by ICE when leaving the federal courthouse."
-R Lewis

"I told President Trump I’d work with anyone to make life better for New Yorkers, but that if he challenged our values and our rights, I’d stand up and fight back.

That day has come."

Continued thread

"Jeans, loose shirt, backwards caps, a fancy watch -🚨Trump’s ICE thugs dress like street toughs because that’s what they apparently want to be."
-W Stancil

NYC Comptroller & mayoral candidate Brad Lander is assaulted (then arrested) by masked & unmasked #ICE agents for protecting the rights of undocumented immigrants.

CA’s ~1.8M undoc #immigrants who've lived among us for years *work & pay taxes here *sent their American-born children to schools here, have all the responsibilities of citizens minus many of the #rights. Technically -broken the law -so has felon Trump *continues to violate the CON -mounting ct losses attest.

These Californians: far less likely to break the law than native-born Americans -don't deserve:🚨the reign of terror being inflicted on them by: Trump adm...
#USPol latimes.com/opinion/story/2025

Los Angeles, CA - June 08: Protesters shutdown the 101 Freeway as they clash with law enforcement in downtown Los Angeles due to the immigration raids in L.A. on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
Los Angeles Times · Column: Wasn't the president supposed to be deporting criminals?By Robin Abcarian