UK PRISON OFFICER JAILED OVER VIRAL ‘INTIMATE VIDEO’ WITH INMATE

January 7, 2025

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A former prison officer in the UK has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after being filmed engaging in sexual activity with an inmate.

Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was identified by senior prison staff when the footage surfaced online and quickly went viral.

Abreu was arrested at Heathrow Airport while attempting to board a flight to Madrid with her father.She had previously admitted to misconduct in public office.

Andrew Davy, the governor of Wandsworth, expressed the broader consequences of Abreu’s actions in a statement to Isleworth Crown Court.

He stated that her behavior had undone “less than a day” the years of effort female staff had invested to build respect and trust in the all-male prison.

He also noted that many female staff members reported being “hit on” more frequently by inmates and now felt “considered fair game.”

The court heard that the incident captured in the viral video occurred between June 26 and 28, and further investigation revealed additional misconduct.

A recording of Abreu performing a sex act on the same inmate was discovered on her prison-issued body-worn camera.

She admitted to having sexual relations with the prisoner on another occasion as well.