BREAKING: ‘Hands On’ Prison Governor Denies Affair With Inmate!

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repeatedly contacted her using the burner phone he used to call escorts, as part of an ongoing relationship.repeatedly contacted her using the burner phone he used to call escorts, as part of an ongoing relationship.repeatedly contacted her using the burner phone he used to call escorts, as part of an ongoing relationship.

By Jason KingBy Jason King

Kerri Pegg, 42, the former governor atHMP KirkhamHMP Kirkham, has denied allegations of misconduct in connection with a relationship withAnthony SaundersonAnthony Saunderson, a convictedMerseyside drug bossMerseyside drug boss. Prosecutors allege that Pegg was influenced by Saunderson, a key figure in the trafficking ofcrystal methcrystal methandcocainecocaine, to provide him with special treatment, including signing off on his temporary release from prison in 2018 without proper approval.

Pegg is facing two charges ofmisconduct in a public officemisconduct in a public office. The prosecution claims she became “emotionally involved” with Saunderson, which led her to sign the release forms despite lacking the authority to do so.

Pegg admitted to signing the release form for Saunderson but denied that it was due to any special relationship. She explained that her“hands-on” management style“hands-on” management styleinvolved frequent communication with inmates, including Saunderson.

She is also accused of benefiting from crime by accepting a£12,000 Mercedes£12,000 Mercedeswhich Saunderson had bought with34kg of methamphetamine.34kg of methamphetamine.

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Allegations Of Corruption And Inappropriate Relationship With An InmateAllegations Of Corruption And Inappropriate Relationship With An Inmate

Prosecutors allege that Pegg allowed her personal involvement withAnthony SaundersonAnthony Saundersonto compromise her professional responsibilities. Thedrug bossdrug boss, who had been serving time forcrystal meth traffickingcrystal meth trafficking, allegedly received favorable treatment, including an improperly authorized temporary release.

In court, Pegg rejected accusations of giving Saunderson special treatment. She maintained that hermanagement stylemanagement style, which involved regular communication with inmates, had been misinterpreted.

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Rapid Rise To Senior Prison Governor Despite Debt IssuesRapid Rise To Senior Prison Governor Despite Debt Issues

Kerri Pegg joined thePrison ServicePrison Serviceas a graduate entrant and became a governor atHMP KirkhamHMP Kirkhamwithin six years. Known as a“rising star”“rising star”in the service, she was previously aprobation officerprobation officerfor eight years. Pegg’s tenure at HMP Kirkham was marked by heropen-door policyopen-door policyandhands-on approachhands-on approach.

HMP KirkhamHMP Kirkham, aCategory D open prisonCategory D open prison, had a reputation fordrug usedrug use, with inmates frequently complaining of boredom and frustration. Reports from inspectors noted high levels ofcannabis usecannabis use, with 25% of prisoners testing positive – the highest rate among open jails inEngland and WalesEngland and Wales.

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Alleged Breach Of Protocol: Signing Release Forms Without ApprovalAlleged Breach Of Protocol: Signing Release Forms Without Approval

During her time atHMP KirkhamHMP Kirkham, Pegg allegedly signed off on aRelease on Temporary Licence (ROTL)Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL)for Saunderson without proper authority. According to the prosecution, only the acting duty governor should have authorized the release.

Pegg acknowledged signing the ROTL form but claimed it was aroutine decisionroutine decisionmade when paperwork was delayed. She denied any impropriety or favoritism.

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Claims Of Secret Communication Via Burner PhonesClaims Of Secret Communication Via Burner Phones

Investigators discovered thatSaundersonSaundersonused aburner phoneburner phonealmost exclusively to contact Pegg. The same phone was also used to contactprostitutes and escortsprostitutes and escorts, according to evidence presented by the prosecution. Law enforcement officials highlighted that the high frequency of calls and texts between Saunderson and Pegg suggested anongoing personal relationshipongoing personal relationship.

Encrypted phone messages found on Saunderson’sEncroChatEncroChatdevice appeared to confirm continued contact after his release from prison. The prosecution argued that thiscommunication patterncommunication patternindicated a close and secretive relationship.

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Key Evidence: DNA On Personal Items Found At Pegg’s HomeKey Evidence: DNA On Personal Items Found At Pegg’s Home

Detectives foundAnthony Saunderson’s DNAAnthony Saunderson’s DNAonsize 10 Hugo Boss flip-flopssize 10 Hugo Boss flip-flopsand atoothbrushtoothbrushat Pegg’s home inWiganWigan. The items, discovered after Saunderson’s release, were presented as evidence of theirongoing relationshipongoing relationship.

The court also heard that Saunderson had been using the pseudonym“Jesse Pinkman”“Jesse Pinkman”on encrypted devices, referencing a character from the TV showBreaking BadBreaking Bad. He was later convicted ofdrug traffickingdrug traffickingand returned to prison.

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Accusation Of Living Beyond Means: Gifted A MercedesAccusation Of Living Beyond Means: Gifted A Mercedes

Pegg is also accused of possessingcriminal propertycriminal propertyafter prosecutors alleged that Saunderson used money from hisdrug dealsdrug dealsto gift her a£12,000 Mercedes Benz£12,000 Mercedes Benz. The prosecution claimed the car was purchased with proceeds from a34kg amphetamine deal34kg amphetamine deal. Pegg denies the allegations and maintains that she did not knowingly benefit from Saunderson’s criminal activities.

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2018 Failure To Disclose Personal Debt: Warnings, But No Further Action2018 Failure To Disclose Personal Debt: Warnings, But No Further Action

Pegg faced scrutiny in 2018 after failing to disclosecounty court judgments (CCJs)county court judgments (CCJs)related topersonal debtspersonal debtswhile employed atHMP LiverpoolHMP Liverpool. At the time, she was confronted by then-governorRobert DurganRobert Durgan. She admitted feeling“mortified”“mortified”and“embarrassed”“embarrassed”and said she was unaware that nondisclosure was a breach of rules.

Despite the lapse, she was told that no further action was needed as the debts had already been declared by that point.

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Pegg Denies All Allegations As Trial ContinuesPegg Denies All Allegations As Trial Continues

Throughout the trial,Kerri PeggKerri Pegghas denied any wrongdoing. She has consistently stated that her actions as governor wereprofessional and appropriateprofessional and appropriate. The case continues atPreston Crown CourtPreston Crown Court.

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and SentencingACCESS TO THE LAW: Understanding the Crime and Sentencing

As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:As part of our campaign to improve citizens’ access and understanding of UK Criminal law, we will be explaining the relevant UK legislation surrounding any case law relevant to our articles:

ACCESS TO THE LAW: Possession of Criminal PropertyACCESS TO THE LAW: Possession of Criminal Property

The offence ofpossessing criminal propertypossessing criminal propertyis covered under theProceeds of Crime Act 2002Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. It occurs when someone haspossession, control, or acquisitionpossession, control, or acquisitionof property that they know or suspect represents theproceeds of crimeproceeds of crime.

To prove this offence, the prosecution must demonstrate that:

1. The property in question (e.g., money, vehicles) is theproceeds of criminal conductproceeds of criminal conduct.

2. The defendantknew or suspectedknew or suspectedthat the property was obtained through unlawful means.

3. The defendant hadcontrol or possessioncontrol or possessionof the property.

The penalties for possessing criminal property can includeimprisonment, fines, or bothimprisonment, fines, or both, depending on the severity of the offence and the value of the assets involved.

In this case,Kerri PeggKerri Peggis accused of possessingcriminal propertycriminal propertyin the form of aMercedes carMercedes carallegedly gifted to her byAnthony SaundersonAnthony Saunderson, a convicted drug boss. The prosecution must prove that Peggknew or suspectedknew or suspectedthat the car was purchased usingproceeds from criminal activityproceeds from criminal activity.

Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.Well, that’s all for now. But until our next article, please stay tuned, stay informed, but most of all stay safe, and I’ll see you then.

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