Worker at US embassy in London investigated over abuse images is senior Air Force member
Summary
The BBC reports that Lt Col Michael Morris, a senior US Air Force member who worked at the US Embassy in London, faces charges over alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. He left the UK in August before British police questioned him; the US Air Force says a hearing is due in November to decide whether the case should go to court-martial. Morris is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.Key Facts
- Morris served as an assistant military attaché at the US Embassy in London.
- The BBC says US authorities questioned Morris after investigators alleged his brother shared child sexual abuse material with him.
- Morris left the UK on a civilian flight in August without being questioned by British police.
- The US Air Force says charges have been preferred against Morris, who is assigned to the Air Force District of Washington.
- A military hearing is scheduled for November at Joint Base Andrews to consider whether the case should go to court-martial.
- Morris will enter a plea only if the case is referred to court-martial.
- His brother, Benjamin Morris, is facing trial in Illinois on charges involving possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, which he denies.
- British police say they remain in contact with US authorities while legal proceedings continue.
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