Overview
- Zoe Oldham, 29, admitted misconduct in public office at Liverpool Crown Court in relation to her role at HMP Risley in Warrington.
- The offence concerns an inappropriate relationship alleged to have occurred between March 1 and December 19, 2023.
- Her lawyer said the evidence includes more than 1,100 messages and that she accepts the core allegation while disputing some particulars.
- Judge Andrew Menary KC ordered a Probation Service report, released her on unconditional bail, and set a mention hearing for December 16.
- Co-defendant Lewis Smith’s appearance was delayed by video-link issues; he now has a December 15 plea and trial preparation hearing on separate charges involving a phone, a prohibited item, and a class C drug in prison.