Investigation underway after inmate becomes pregnant at Miami-Dade jail

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities in Miami-Dade County are investigating how an inmate being held with out bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center turned into pregnant ultimate month.

Jail information display Daisy Link, 28, is being held at TGK on a second-degree homicide rate. She is also charged with battery via a detainee on a customer or different detainee.

According to Juan Diasgranados, Public Affairs Manager for Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation, MDCR body of workers had been notified on Dec. 23 via the inmate that she believed she was once pregnant.

He mentioned she then underwent a “thorough medical exam” and her being pregnant was once showed.

“The care, safety, and rehabilitation of all those in our custody remains our top priority,” Diasgranados mentioned in an electronic mail to Local 10 News. “And while there is no evidence of sexual battery against our inmate at this time, the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy are currently under active investigation.”

Prior to receiving the commentary from MDCR, Local 10 News gained an nameless tip that Link had gotten pregnant via every other inmate.

The tipster mentioned the male inmate is housed at the most sensible flooring and Link is housed at the flooring underneath.

According to the tipster, the male inmate ejaculated in a glove and by some means controlled to ship it down via an air con vent to the ground the place Link is, and that’s how she were given pregnant.

The supply mentioned Link and the male inmate have by no means even observed every different, however inmates steadily talk to one another throughout the vents.

MDCR has now not but showed who impregnated Link or how she turned into pregnant.

“The MDCR has healthcare procedures in place to ensure the safety of all those in our custody, any unborn child, and staff, in any case of pregnancy while in our care,” Diasgranados mentioned. “Pregnant inmates receive timely and appropriate prenatal care; specialized obstetrical services, when indicated by the CHS; and time for postpartum recovery. Additionally, any housing assignments for pregnant inmates are made in consultation with Correctional Health Services, and when necessary, the inmate’s outside obstetrician.”

Local 10 News has asked a duplicate of Link’s arrest document to determine extra in regards to the fees she is going through.