Apology Issued by Former Executive for Misguided Celebration Email

Thursday, 11 April 2024, 13:05

Former Post Office managing director, David Smith, apologizes for sending an email celebrating the conviction of Seema Misra, a pregnant branch-owner operator who was later exonerated. The email was sent following the verdict on Misra's case related to the Horizon IT scandal. Smith expressed regret for his insensitive remark and acknowledged the distress caused by his ill-considered message.

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Former Post Office MD Apologizes for Email Celebrating Pregnant Operator's Conviction

Public Apology for Insensitive Remark

A former Post Office executive has apologised for sending an email saying the conviction of a pregnant branch-owner operator who was eventually jailed and later exonerated was “brilliant news”.

The inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal heard that David Smith, who was managing director of the Post Office for seven months during 2010, sent the email to his team after he heard that Seema Misra had been convicted.

Smith expressed regret for his insensitive remark and acknowledged the distress caused by his ill-considered message.

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