Summary
A prison governor named Kerri Pegg was jailed for nine years after being found guilty of misconduct for having a relationship with Anthony Saunderson, a crime figure. Pegg illegally helped Saunderson and accepted gifts from him, which included a car bought with proceeds from drug sales.
Key Facts
- Kerri Pegg was a prison governor at HMP Kirkham in Lancashire.
- She was jailed for nine years for misconduct in public office and holding criminal property.
- Pegg had a relationship with Anthony Saunderson, a convicted gang boss and drug dealer.
- Pegg received a £12,000 Mercedes C-class car from Saunderson, bought with drug money.
- She was living beyond her means, buying expensive items while heavily in debt.
- Police found evidence linking her to Saunderson, such as his DNA on personal items in her home.
- She was arrested following a police investigation into Saunderson's communications on EncroChat, an encrypted messaging system.
- Pegg's actions were described by the judge as a betrayal of public trust.
