Former prison watchdog boss jailed for smuggling drugs and sending sex texts to inmates

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A former prison watchdog boss was jailed for smuggling drugs and sending sex texts to inmates. Helen Spree, 63, headed the independent monitoring board at HMP Liverpool and admitted misconduct, conspiracy to supply cannabis, and conspiracy to convey prohibited items. She was sentenced to five years and three months for her actions over a 20-month period, which included illicit communications and smuggling items like phones and cannabis.


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