Sky News Daily Could there be another Post Office scandal?
Jun 19, 2025
Adele Robinson, a dedicated news correspondent at Sky News, digs deep into the aftermath of the infamous Post Office scandal. She reveals alarming new evidence of faulty software used in the 1990s that continues to wreak havoc on innocent lives. The emotional toll on victims and their families is laid bare, especially through personal stories like that of Steve Marston. Adele discusses the urgent need for justice and highlights the government's compensation scheme for those wrongfully convicted, reigniting hope for those still seeking redress.
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Steve Marston's Personal Tragedy
- Steve Marston was convicted of stealing nearly £80,000 due to faulty Capture software in 1998.
- He lost his house and went bankrupt, showing devastating personal consequences of the software failure.
Emotional Impact of New Evidence
- Showing Steve evidence of Capture's faults caused an emotional reflection on 30 years of suffering.
- Many victims could have avoided their fates if this evidence had come to light earlier.
Discovery of Missing Capture Report
- Adrian Montague found a critical report on Capture in his garage after a Sky News story jogged his memory.
- The report described Capture as "an accident waiting to happen" and was not presented in court despite being commissioned by the defense.