Former Prison Governor Faces Corruption Charges in Drug Dealer Case

Kerri Pegg, a 42-year-old prison governor, faces allegations of misconduct for her relationship with convicted drug dealer Anthony Saunderson, known as 'Jesse Pinkman.' In court, Pegg tearfully admitted to being 'incredibly stupid' for taking calls from him on a burner phone but denied any wrongdoing. Prosecutors claim she received a £12,000 car from Saunderson after approving his temporary release from HMP Kirkham, where she worked. During the police investigation, officers found designer items and personal items bearing Saunderson's DNA in her apartment. Pegg explained the DNA presence could be due to her frequent contact with him as part of a drug dependency project he was contracted for, asserting that she believed she was acting within the rules. She has denied any misconduct and maintains her innocence regarding the allegations.