BBC names US embassy London staffer under abuse-images probe as Air Force Lt Col
Michael Morris, flown out of Britain before police could question him, faces possible court-martial over child abuse material allegations.
What to know
- Lt Col Michael Morris, a senior US Air Force officer who served as assistant military attaché at the US Embassy in London, has been identified by the BBC as the subject of a child abuse material investigation.
- He was flown out of the UK in August before British police could question him, despite not being a diplomat but enjoying diplomatic protection.
- The US Air Force confirms charges have been preferred and a November hearing at Joint Base Andrews will determine if the case proceeds to court-martial.
- His brother Benjamin Morris separately faces trial in Illinois on related charges covering an alleged March-April 2026 period, and denies the allegations.
“We expect all foreign diplomats in the UK to abide by our laws, in the same way we expect all UK diplomats to do so when posted overseas.”
UK government spokesperson, Government statement · BBC ↗ · Oct 26
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A US embassy staffer accused of possessing and distributing child sex abuse material, but left the UK before he was questioned by British police, is a high-ranking member of the US Air Force, the BBC has been told.
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👀 BBC: Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/cm2ke82w 44nxo
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bbc.com/news/article... US military attaché in the UK investigated for possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material