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\nA former Lexington federal prison employee pleaded guilty to having sex with an inmate.<\/p>\n
\nA former Lexington federal prison employee pleaded guilty to having sex with an inmate.<\/p>\n
Ariell Zulewski worked as a recreation specialist at the Federal Medical Center. On November 14, she admitted to abusive sexual contact and bribery.<\/p>\n
Zulewski had sex with an inmate between December 2023 and February 2024 and sent nude photos to the inmate\u2019s contraband cellphone.<\/p>\n
Zulewski also provided contraband, such as tobacco and vapes, and received $500 via CashApp for not reporting it.<\/p>\n
Zulewski is currently facing up to four years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Her sentencing is scheduled for February 13, 2026, at 1 p.m.
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