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The U.S. government had invoked diplomatic immunity on her behalf, prompting an outcry in Britain.<\/p>\n<p>Sacoolas pleaded guilty by video link of causing death by careless driving in Dec. 2022 at London\u2019s Central Criminal Court after being advised by the U.S. administration against making the trip. 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