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Former 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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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
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