Prison officer facing jail over ‘romantic’ relationship with violent inmate

A female prison officer who struck up a romantic relationship with a violent inmate is facing jail after admitting misconduct in a public office. Charlotte Winstanley, 27, admitted to having a relationship with 29-year-old inmate Jabhari Blair while working at HMP Lindholme in South Yorkshire. She also smuggled contraband into the prison, including a mobile phone and SD cards, during the three-month fling. Sheffield Crown Court heard the offence carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. Winstanley, from Stainforth, South Yorkshire, also admitted sending a photograph from inside the Category C prison in April last year. Blair, who is serving a 12-year sentence for his role in a violent street fight, joined the hearing via video link from Lowdham Grange prison near Nottingham. He admitted possessing cannabis, a phone, and a USB stick. Judge Meghan Rhys told Blair that he would be sentenced on December 3 the same day as his 30th birthday. Blair responded: Thanks for the birthday present. Winstanley was granted bail until sentencing. Her barrister, Khadim Al-Hassan, said she had made no attempt to play down her actions. Shes made a full and frank disclosure, he told the court. Judge Rhys addressed both defendants, saying: Jabhari Blair and Charlotte Winstanley, youve pleaded guilty to acceptable counts on the indictment. You will therefore need to be sentenced. Sentence will take place on December 3.Charlotte Winstanley, you can remain on bail on the same terms as before, but make sure youre back in good time for sentence on December 3. A failure to do so may lead to your arrest. The post Prison officer facing jail over romantic relationship with violent inmate appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.