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Prison Bribery Probe Rocks Christchurch | Auckland News
An inmate at Christchurch Men’s Prison faces serious charges for allegedly bribing guards twice with $1,000 and once with $500 to smuggle contraband into the facility between late last year and early this year. The case, now in Christchurch District Court, saw the inmate plead not guilty, with his lawyer requesting a jury trial and name suppression — granted by the judge. The accused guard, also facing court and granted interim anonymity, allegedly accepted the bribes. The prison’s general manager defended staff integrity while warning that misconduct jeopardizes safety and public trust. The…
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