Prison Officer Caught on Camera in Shocking Jail Cell Sex Scandal with Inmate - Charged with Misconduct!

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Woman Charged with Misconduct in Wandsworth Prison Scandal

A 30-year-old woman has been charged with misconduct in public office following the release of a video allegedly showing a female prison officer engaging in sexual activity with an inmate at Wandsworth Prison.

The woman, now identified as Portuguese Immigrant to the UK, Linda De Sousa Abreu, has appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates' Court today, She was released on bail and placed under a daily curfew from 7pm to 9am and has surrendered her Portuguese passport to the police. Her next court appearance is a plea and trial preparation hearing at Isleworth Crown Court on 29 July.

De Sousa Abreu, Leaving Court.

The investigation began swiftly after the Met Police were alerted to the footage on Friday, leading to the immediate arrest and detention of De Sousa Abreu. The explicit video depicts her in uniform performing a sex act on an unidentified prisoner before engaging in intercourse while another inmate records the incident on a mobile phone. The setting of the video is a Category B cell in the South London prison, cluttered with clothes and featuring a TV on a bunk bed.

A voice can be heard in the background, likely from the inmate filming, who comments on the situation with remarks like "Guys we've made history" and "This is how we roll in Wandsworth." The recording captures the ambient noise of the prison officer’s radio, with colleagues unaware of the ongoing misconduct.

At one point, an interruption occurs when someone attempts to enter the cell, only to be told by the cameraman to wait. The video concludes with the filming inmate expressing a sense of pride and camaraderie in the act, calling his friend "gangster."

De Sousa Abreu has recently resigned from her position at Wandsworth Prison amidst the unfolding scandal. This case is not an isolated incident; since 2013, over 80 prison staff members have been dismissed or reprimanded for engaging in inappropriate relationships with inmates. Specifically, Ministry of Justice statistics indicate that 59 female and 24 male staff members were implicated, with HMP Berwyn in North Wales recording the highest number of cases involving female staff since its opening in 2017.

Wandsworth Prison itself has been under scrutiny, highlighted by a damning report from Chief Inspector of Prisons Charlie Taylor. His unannounced inspection revealed severe overcrowding, with 80% of inmates sharing cells designed for single occupancy, a high prevalence of drug use, and instances of prisoners going without showers for up to five days. Despite last year's high-profile escape of terror suspect Daniel Khalife, security at the prison remains a critical concern. Staff on the chaotic wings often struggle to keep track of inmates, further exacerbating the already fraught environment.

Built over 170 years ago, Wandsworth Prison has housed numerous notable inmates, from Oscar Wilde to tennis star Boris Becker. In his report, Taylor depicted an institution marred by despondency, poor management, and strained relationships between staff and inmates. He emphasized the pervasive burnout among prison officers, with a significant number unable to work daily.

This latest scandal underscores the ongoing challenges within the UK prison system, particularly concerning staff conduct and institutional management.

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