Prison officer Ruth Shmylo pleads not guilty to 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate
The relationship is said to have taken place at HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales, between 1 December 2020 and 16 April 2021.
Tuesday 18 October 2022 18:19, UK
A prison officer has pleaded not guilty to having an "inappropriate relationship" with an inmate.
Ruth Shmylo, 25, of Pontypridd is accused of being involved with a prisoner between 1 December 2020 and 16 April 2021 at Category B prison HMP Parc in Bridgend, South Wales.
She appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday and denied the charge.
Shmylo, who wore a white T-shirt and grey blazer, spoke only to confirm her name, age, address and plea.
The full charge reads: "Between 1st December 2020 and 16th April 2021 at HMP Parc while acting as a public officer, namely a prison custody officer, wilfully and without reasonable excuse or justification misconducted yourself in a way which amounted to an abuse of the public's trust in the office holder by engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a prisoner."
She was released on unconditional bail until her next hearing on 11 September 2022.