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Mum of Brit woman shot dead by dad in Texas to travel to US in bid to reopen probe
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Mum of Brit woman shot dead by dad in Texas to travel to US in bid to reopen probe

Jane Coates, the mother of British woman Lucy Harrison, plans to travel to the United States to seek a reopened investigation into her daughter's death. Lucy, 23, was shot by her father, Kris Harrison, in Texas on January 10, 2025. A grand jury in Texas dismissed charges due to claims of accidental discharge, but a UK coroner later ruled the shooting constituted unlawful killing through gross negligence. Coates feels unsupported by British authorities and seeks assistance from legal experts familiar with cross-border justice cases. She aims to meet the Collin County District Attorney and push for further action, expressing frustration over lack of progress despite recent findings.

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Mum of Brit woman shot dead by dad in Texas to travel to US in bid to reopen probe

Jane Coates, the mother of British woman Lucy Harrison, plans to travel to the United States to seek a reopened investigation into her daughter's death. Lucy, 23, was shot by her father, Kris Harrison, in Texas on January 10, 2025. A grand jury in Texas dismissed charges due to claims of accidental discharge, but a UK coroner later ruled the shooting constituted unlawful killing through gross negligence. Coates feels unsupported by British authorities and seeks assistance from legal experts familiar with cross-border justice cases. She aims to meet the Collin County District Attorney and push for further action, expressing frustration over lack of progress despite recent findings.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the situation as a failure of British authority to support a grieving mother seeking justice across borders. It emphasizes the emotional impact on Coates and highlights systemic issues in cross-border legal cooperation. The focus on the UK's role in supporting the family and the '

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