UK Prison Officer Sentenced to 15 Months for Sex with Inmate

Linda De Sousa Abreu admitted to misconduct after being filmed engaging in sexual acts with a prisoner at HMP Wandsworth, with the video causing significant harm to the prison's reputation and staff safety.

Linda De Sousa Abreu, 31, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for having sex with inmate Linton Weirich while on duty at HMP Wandsworth in London.
The incident, filmed by another inmate on a smuggled phone, went viral on social media, leading to her identification and arrest at Heathrow Airport as she attempted to flee to Madrid.
The court heard that Abreu had multiple sexual encounters with the same inmate, including one incident accidentally recorded on her body-worn camera.
The viral video has led to increased harassment and abuse of female prison officers at HMP Wandsworth, undermining years of efforts to improve their professional standing.
Abreu, who has a history of mental health issues and impulsive behavior, expressed regret for her actions, which the judge described as a severe breach of public trust and prison discipline.