Former Brooklyn prison guard to be sentenced in federal court
The government has submitted its sentencing report on the Brooklyn federal prison guard accused of having sexual intercourse with an inmate resulting in the birth of a child. Believing that the guard breached the public trust and the safety of the staff and inmates at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), the government is requesting 10- to 16-months imprisonment.
Nancy Gonzalez began engaging in a sexual relationship with convicted cop killer Ronell Wilson between March 24 and Aug. 3, 2012. Gonzalez worked weekend shifts at MDC, and inmates noticed Wilson and Gonzalez flirting. According to court papers filed by the government, Wilson and Gonzalez would enter into vacant rooms for sexual activity.
Evidence revealed that during some of these trysts Gonzalez would—irresponsibly—have her keys to inmate cells on her person. “[I[f Wilson had overpowered the defendant in the activities room, he could have accessed the keys to the unit, and could have compromised or harmed anyone on the unit,” the government asserted in its explanation as to why Gonzalez’s actions posed a threat to the safety of other officers and inmates at MDC.