A 46-year-old former prison officer named Rebecca Pinckard has been accused of misconduct for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner at HMP Highpoint in Suffolk. According to court papers, the relationship happened between April and July 2024, during which she is said to have performed a sexual act on the inmate and also sent him a card.
Pinckard, who is from Cambridgeshire, appeared before Suffolk Magistrates’ Court, where the judge said the case was too serious for that level and must be handled by the Crown Court. She was granted unconditional bail and will appear at Cambridge Crown Court on December 3 for a further hearing. Reports say she covered her head with a jacket as she left court.
The Eastern Region Special Operations Unit confirmed it had investigated claims of an improper relationship between a prison officer and a prisoner before her arrest. The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the allegations and the breach of professional conduct involved.
Source: Metro, UK
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