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Texas Prison Guard Admits to Sexual Abuse of Inmate
A 35-year-old ex-prison guard in Texas is facing up to 15 years in federal prison after admitting to having a sexual relationship with an inmate, authorities announced.
Barbara Jean Goodwin, a former Central Texas Detention Facility—G.E.O. prison guard, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of a ward in a San Antonio court. According to court documents, Goodwin engaged in sexual acts with a federal prisoner from February 2016 to August 2016, while the inmate was under her supervision.
The investigation into Goodwin’s actions was conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sarah Wannarka and Christina Playton are prosecuting the case on behalf of the government.
Goodwin remains free on bond pending sentencing, scheduled for June 12, 2017, before Senior U.S. District Judge David A. Ezra. The maximum sentence she faces is 15 years in prison.
The case highlights the ongoing problem of corruption and abuse within the correctional system. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Goodwin’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the reputation of the Central Texas Detention Facility—G.E.O. and raises questions about how the abuse went undetected for so long.
The details of the case are disturbing, and the Grimy Times urges our readers to remember the victims of such crimes and to support those working to prevent them.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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