30-year-old married mom Linda De Sousa Abreu is expected to return to court for sentencing on November 7.
Linda De Sousa Abreu, a 30-year-old prison officer and married mother from Britain, admitted to committing misconduct while on duty. She was caught engaging in sexual activities with Linton Weirich, a prisoner at the facility where she worked.
The incident occurred between June 26 and June 28, 2023, and was recorded by Weirichs’s cellmate. The footage spread online and attracted millions of viewers.
Who is Linda De Sousa Abreu?
Linda De Sousa Abreu used to work as a correctional officer at HMP Wandsworth, a “Category B” men’s prison in London. She also posted explicit content on her OnlyFans profile, highlighting her non-monogamous relationship with her husband.
Promoting herself as a devoted swinger, the ex-prison guard wanted to offer glimpses into her polyamorous lifestyle. De Sousa Abreu declared to the UK TV singers show Open House’s host:
“Monogamy is a social construct that I think needs to be dismantled. Opening up our relationship has allowed us to form a deeper connection with each other.”
The Controversial Incident
The explicit video showed De Sousa Abreu and inmate Linton Weirich engaged in sexual acts and was recorded directly inside the inmate’s prison cell.
The cellmate filming the encounter was seen smoking a joint and making various comments, indicating a lack of fear of repercussions. The footage, lasting nearly five minutes, showcased a “shocking breach of the public’s trust,” Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) representative Tetteh Turkson said.
“De Sousa was clearly an enthusiastic participant who wrongly thought she would avoid responsibility.”
The scandal quickly attracted the attention of law enforcement. De Sousa Abreu was arrested on June 28 after the video surfaced. Attempting to evade authorities, she was apprehended at Heathrow Airport while trying to flee to Madrid. In her court appearance, the British OnlyFans creator admitted to the misconduct charges but did not elaborate beyond confirming her name and plea.
Linton Weirich, the inmate involved, was serving time for burglary. His participation in the filmed encounter with De Sousa Abreu has brought his name into the spotlight and highlighted systemic issues within the prison that allowed such a breach to occur.
Personal and Public Backlash
Following the incident, De Sousa Abreu faced substantial backlash not only from the public but also within her personal circles. She addressed the controversy on Instagram after her first court appearance, condemning fake profiles and fundraisers exploiting her situation through GoFundMe and criticizing the media for sensationalizing the story:
“You do not know my side of the story. The media has a great way of getting a narrative and twisting it for its own benefit. The media love any story to be salacious and sensational and they sensationalize everything.”
The ex-prison guard warned her viewers to avoid the trap of fake GoFundMe campaigns that claim to raise money for her cause. She also denounced “very distasteful OnlyFans creators” who allegedly recreated the scenario to capitalize on the scandal.
De Sousa Abreu is scheduled to return to court for sentencing on November 7 and is now released on bail.
This story opened a lively discussion on prison guard conduct and vulnerabilities within the prison system.
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