New York City: Federal jail guard Robert Adams accused of blackmailing visitor for sex

Federal jail guard accused of blackmailing visitor for sex

A correctional officer at a federal jail in New York City has been arrested on charges he blackmailed a visitor into having sex with him after she smuggled contraband into the facility. It's the latest example of misconduct that has come to light at the jail where Jeffrey Epstein killed himself last year. Robert Adams, 39, pleaded not guilty at an arraignment Monday to bribery and blackmail charges. He was released from custody, ordered to surrender travel documents and given an Oct. 5 deadline to post $100,000 bond. Adams could face up to 16 years in prison if convicted. Messages ...

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