Overview

• Kerri Pegg, 42, was sentenced to nine years in prison for misconduct in public office and possession of criminal property.
• Pegg approved the early release of Liverpool crime boss Anthony Saunderson, who later gifted her a £12,000 Mercedes bought with drug profits.
• Police uncovered DNA evidence linking Pegg and Saunderson, along with luxury items, during a raid on her home in November 2020.
• Despite her promising career, Pegg’s undisclosed debts and financial struggles made her vulnerable to manipulation by Saunderson.
• Senior officials condemned Pegg’s actions as a severe breach of trust, affirming a commitment to tackling corruption in the Prison Service.