In late 2021, Deputy Governor Peter Nichols and ex-prisoner Gareth Casella allegedly carried out illegal computer checks on inmate data, revealing serious breaches of protocol.
The prosecutor highlighted that Peter Nichols’s message to a colleague requesting access to Gareth Casella's case notes demonstrated his clear awareness of the policies he was violating.
The close relationship between Nichols and Casella raised concerns, as Casella had a troubling criminal history, emphasizing a disregard for the law by Nichols.
Both Peter and Jessica Nichols were accused of knowingly executing unauthorized access to sensitive data, which they fully understood was against established prison policies.
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