All the updated news related to misconduct in public office

All the news related to misconduct in public office updated in real time

Found 12

formisconduct in public office

Order by:

Prison governor had relationship with drug dealer inmate, court 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. Kerri Pegg, 42, was seen as a “rising star” in the Prison Service, quickly ...

26 Mar 2025 at 14:40

‘Hands-on’ prison governor denies wrongdoing with convict

A prison governor accused of being in a relationship with a drug-dealer gang boss said she has always been a “hands-on” person, but denied any wrongdoing. Kerri Pegg, 42, described in court as “petite, blonde and bubbly”, was allegedly gifted a ...

01 Apr 2025 at 17:43

Gang boss DNA found on toothbrush at prison governor’s flat, jury hears

A prison governor has denied being in a relationship with a drug gang boss inmate known as “Jesse Pinkman” after size 10 Hugo Boss flip flops and a toothbrush carrying his DNA was found in her flat. Divorcee Kerri Pegg, 42, also denied she ...

03 Apr 2025 at 15:36

Prison governor convicted over relationship with ‘Jesse Pinkman’ drug boss

Guilty – prison governor who had relationship with ‘Jesse Pinkman’ drug boss

A “rising star” prison governor who began a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss is facing jail after being convicted of misconduct in a public office. Kerri Pegg, 42, swapped her Honda Jazz for a £12,000 Mercedes C class car, ...

08 Apr 2025 at 16:29

Met Police officer accused of sharing images of rapes cleared of misconduct

A Metropolitan Police officer accused of sharing CCTV images of two women being raped has been cleared of misconduct in public office, the force has said. Pc Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao was accused of sharing images of two separate ...

23 Oct 2025 at 13:22

Prison governor jailed over relationship with ‘Jesse Pinkman’ drug boss

A “rising star” prison governor has been jailed for nine years after having a relationship with a Liverpool drug gang boss, according to the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU). Kerri Pegg, 42, swapped her Honda Jazz ...

16 May 2025 at 17:05

Ex-police officer spared jail after passing information to criminal associates

An “immature” ex-police officer has been spared jail after passing police information to criminal associates for “kudos”. Adam Davies, 30, who was an officer with Surrey Police, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment suspended ...

12 Jun 2025 at 16:58

Prison governor had relationship with ‘Breaking Bad’ gang leader, jury told

A prison governor was in a relationship with the boss of a drug-dealing gang who went by the name of a character from hit US crime drama Breaking Bad, a court has heard. Kerri Pegg, 42, described in court as “petite, blonde and ...

27 Mar 2025 at 16:11

Charges dropped against Zara Aleena killer over ‘prison relationship’

Charges have been dropped against Zara Aleena’s murderer after a prison workshop instructor pleaded guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with him. Hayley Jones, 33, had admitted to misconduct in a public office over ...

19 Nov 2024 at 12:30

Northern Ireland

O’Neill and Bradshaw ‘not contacted by police’ over misconduct claim

First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Executive Office committee chair Paula Bradshaw have both said they have not been contacted by police amid inquiries into a claim of “misconduct in public office”. Speaking separately on ...

04 Feb 2026 at 17:02

Mandelson questioned by police after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in office

Lord Peter Mandelson was facing police questioning last night after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Labour minister has been accused of passing sensitive information onto paedophile ...

24 Feb 2026 at 00:01

New Zealand would support removal of Andrew from line of succession

New Zealand has said it would support the UK Government if it proposes to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. The former prince was arrested last Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in ...

23 Feb 2026 at 23:55

Years
2026

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.