A woman prison officer has pleaded not guilty to having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate. Ruth Shmylo, of Pontypridd, south Wales, denies becoming involved with the male prisoner at category B jail HMP Parc in Bridgend.

Ms Shmylo, 25, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today (October 18) dressed in a white T-shirt and grey blazer. She spoke only to confirm her name, age, address and plea.

She will face trial in September next year charged with misconduct in public office.

The charge states that between December 1 2020 and April 16 2021 at HMP Parc while acting as a prison custody officer, Ms Shmylo “wilfully and without reasonable excuse or justification” misconducted herself 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.

The next hearing is due to take place on September 11 next year. Ms Shmylo was released on unconditional bail.

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