US Air Force Officer at London Embassy Investigated Over Abuse Images
· World · BBC News, Sky News
A high-ranking US Air Force member, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Morris, who worked at the US embassy in London, is under investigation for allegedly possessing and distributing child sex abuse material. He was reassigned to the US in August without being questioned by British police, reportedly enjoying diplomatic protection. Charges have been preferred against Lt Col Michael Morris, currently assigned to the Air Force District of Washington. A military hearing is scheduled for November at Joint Base Andrews, where a plea will be entered if the case proceeds to court-martial. His brother, Benjamin Morris, 33, is facing trial in Illinois for similar allegations related to March-April 2026, which he denies.
Why it matters
The investigation into a senior US Air Force member stationed at an embassy raises questions about accountability for personnel with diplomatic protection. It also highlights the complexities of international law enforcement cooperation in such sensitive cases.
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