YAZOO CITY, Miss.–A former corrections officer at the federal prison in Yazoo City has admitted she had a sexual encounter with an inmate.
Parker M. Triplett, 25, pleaded guilty to the federal charge.
The sexual act happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, according to court documents.
Triplett faces a maximum penalty of 15 years. Her sentencing is set for Sept. 24. Until that time she is in the custody of U.S. Marshals.
