US EditionFormer UK Post Office boss breaks down in inquiry over scandal that saw hundreds wrongly convicted
- Paula Vennells, former head of Britain's Post Office, tearfully testified in an inquiry about wrongful convictions of branch managers due to a faulty computer system.
- The Horizon system caused losses, leading to managers wrongly accused of theft and fraud, impacting over 900 employees between 2000 and 2014.
- Legislation is being introduced to overturn convictions, as the true extent of victims is still unclear, including cases like postmaster Martin Griffiths' tragic death.
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Ex-UK post office head Paula Vennells breaks down in tears but denies conspiracy to cover up staff accuations scandal
The former head of Britain’s post office Paula Vennells broke down in tears on several occasions as she gave evidence yesterday to an inquiry into one of the UK’s biggest miscarriages of justice that saw hundreds of branch managers wrongly convicted of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer system.
Post Office inquiry: former boss Vennells admits evidence was false
Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has begun giving evidence at the Horizon inquiry. The ex-CEO broke down in tears four times during her testimony. Almost a thousand subpostmasters were wrongly prosecuted and many believe Ms Vennells was at the heart of an orchestrated cover-up. But much of her defence today focused around shifting blame, and in her words, being too trusting.
Former UK Post Office boss breaks down in inquiry over scandal that saw hundreds wrongly convicted
By PAN PYLAS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — The former head of Britain’s Post Office Paula Vennells has broken down in tears on several occasions while giving evidence to an inquiry into one of the country’s biggest miscarriages of justice that saw hundreds of branch managers wrongly convicted of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer system. Vennells admitted Wednesday that she had “made mistakes” but denied there was a conspiracy to cover…
Former UK Post Office boss breaks down in inquiry over scandal that saw hundreds wrongly convicted
The former head of Britain’s Post Office Paula Vennells has broken down in tears on several occasions while giving evidence to an inquiry into one of the country’s biggest miscarriages of justice that saw hundreds of branch managers wrongly convicted of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer sy
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