A scandalous incident has emerged from the British prison system involving a prisoner and a prison officer, which has attracted a great deal of public attention. Linton Weirich, currently incarcerated in HMP Wandsworth for orchestrating an $82,000 robbery, was allegedly filmed performing sexual acts with former prison guard Linda De Sousa Abreu. The incident sparked widespread outrage, especially as Weirich has a partner who is seven months pregnant and whose health has been negatively affected by the viral video.
The robbery and imprisonment
In April, Linton Weirich was jailed for stealing more than $82,000 worth of luxury items from a Kensington apartment in 2022. The crime led to his four-and-a-half-year sentence for burglary and theft, imposed at Kingston Crown Court on June 7. However, Weirich’s notoriety has now extended beyond his criminal activities due to the recent prison guard scandal.
The controversial footage, which was reportedly filmed on a mobile phone, shows a uniformed prison guard having sex with an inmate while another prisoner watches and films the act. Daily mail reported that photos on Weirich’s Instagram show the same arm tattoo as the man seen in the explicit video, directly linking him to the incident.
Impact of the sex scandal video on Weirich’s partner
Weirich’s pregnant partner, who is seven months pregnant, has been severely affected by the stress caused by the viral video, a source close to her told E-mailOnline“This is the last thing she needs in her condition, it is extremely disturbing. This stupid video has affected her health; she was admitted to hospital last weekend for stress. She fears it will cause a premature labour.” The emotional toll of this scandal has raised concerns for the welfare of both the mother and the unborn child.
Screenshot of the video (Photo credit: X/@collinrugg)
The prison officer involved, 30-year-old Linda De Sousa Abreu, a married Portuguese national, has faced serious consequences. She was charged with misconduct and appeared in Uxbridge Crown Court on Monday. Abreu was arrested at Heathrow Airport as she was about to board a flight to Madrid, and her Portuguese passport was seized. In her court appearance, she confirmed her name, address and date of birth and was granted conditional bail. De Sousa Abreu is due back in court on July 29.
The scandal has not only shocked the public, but has also raised questions about safety and oversight in British prisons. As the story unfolds, it highlights the wider issues of misconduct and the challenges the prison system faces in maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring the safety of prisoners.
The viral nature of the video of the sex act and its implications for the individuals involved, particularly Weirich’s pregnant partner, underscore the far-reaching consequences of such incidents. As the trial continues, the public remains keenly interested in the outcomes for both Weirich and De Sousa Abreu.
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