US EditionPrison governor 'had fling with drug dealer inmate'
- Kerri Pegg, a prison governor, is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with inmate Anthony Saunderson and fast-tracking his release from HMP Kirkham, Lancashire.
- The prosecution claimed Pegg was living beyond her means, leading to financial vulnerabilities that made her susceptible to exploitation by Saunderson.
- Pegg has denied two counts of misconduct in a public office, including having a relationship with Saunderson and not disclosing her debt judgments during her time as governor.
- Evidence presented included messages from Saunderson on Encrochat, which showed his involvement in drug trafficking and his ongoing relationship with Pegg.
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Prison boss began relationship with drug dealer who gave her £12k car, trial hears
A PRISON governor began a relationship with a drug dealer who gave her a £12,000 Mercedes car paid for in drugs after she released him on licence from jail, a court heard.
Prison governor was 'bought £12k Mercedes by drug dealer she had relationship with' - The Mirror
Kerri Pegg was seen as a 'rising star' in the Prison Service but 'didn't play by the rules', and while governor at HMP Kirkham began a relationship with drug dealer Anthony Saunderson, a court heard
Prison chief 'had fling with inmate who gave her a Mercedes after releasing him'
Keri Pegg, former governor of HMP Kirkham, arrives at Preston Crown Court (Picture: PA) A prison governor got into an inappropriate relationship with an inmate who gave her a £12,000 Mercedes paid for in drugs after she fast-tracked his release from jail, a court heard. Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a ‘rising star’ in the Prison Service, quickly climbing the career ladder from graduate entrant to prison governor in six years, Preston Crown Court h…
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