UK Prisoner in Sex Video Scandal With Female Warden Speaks Out, Exposes Jail Staff Corruption

The UK prisoner at the centre of a viral prison sex scandal has broken his silence.

Linton Weirich, an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, has spoken out about his relationship with former prison officer Linda De Sousa Abreu. Weirich claimed that De Sousa had always behaved in a 'flirty' manner towards him during her time working at the South London jail.

According to Weirich, their physical relationship began well before the infamous video emerged online. He claimed they had sex 'a few times' in various locations across the prison. These encounters allegedly took place inside a prison office and within his own cell.

The Sex Video Scandal

The scandal erupted after a video of the two having sex in a cell was leaked online. Weirich revealed that another inmate actually recorded the explicit footage. Crucially, the prisoner insisted that De Sousa was fully aware that the encounter was being filmed.

'I added her on Snapchat and we talked about what she was up to,' Weirich told The Sun. 'She was into her gym. Her banter was flirty. It was obvious she liked me but I think she also wanted someone to look out for her on the landing. She asked me to sort out an inmate who spat on her, so I did.'

'I didn't want it to be filmed,' he clarified. 'You can see I was saying, 'Stop' and putting my hand up. I had a pregnant partner and didn't want it getting out. Linda knew it was being filmed but didn't seem to care about it or her job.'

The footage quickly circulated on social media, sparking nationwide outrage and a police investigation.

Corruption Inside the Facility

Weirich used the opportunity to criticise the overall environment at HMP Wandsworth. He claimed that jail staff corruption was rampant across the institution. Furthermore, he described the daily conditions for inmates as 'inhumane.' He stated that prisoners were routinely locked in their cells for up to 23 hours a day.

Weirich also shed light on the widespread availability of contraband inside the facility. He admitted to paying £1,500 (approximately $2,000) for a smuggled smartphone. This illicit device was reportedly brought directly to his cell by a different prison officer. The admission highlights severe security breaches within the Victorian-era prison.

According to Weirich, multiple jail staff members were involved in this illegal practices. He alleged that officers, including De Sousa, regularly brought contraband and smuggled in food, drugs, and other restricted items into the prison in exchange for money.

'A lot of staff are corrupt and make more money from bringing stuff in than they earn in salaries,' Weirich claimed. 'They'd bring in phones, drugs, food, aftershave, sunglasses and clothes. I know of one who said he was £5,000 in debt. Prisoners said they could cover it and pay it off.'

'Next thing you know he was bringing everything in for them. Some staff will even warn you if your cell is going to be searched,' he added.

De Sousa understandably quit her job. However, she was charged by the Metropolitan Police with misconduct in public office. On the other hand, Weirich is still a four-and-a-half-year sentence for burglary.

Both parties have since expressed deep regret over their actions, with Weirich's partner breaking up with him after the video went viral. Meanwhile, De Sousa has stated she now wants to move on and focus entirely on being a mother.