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CO busted for trying to spring jailbird Juliet

Former corrections officer Lamont Lucas, 47, allegedly carried on a sexual relationship with an inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philly from February to May 2012

By Dan Stamm
NBC Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man could go from federal prison guard to federal prisoner. He is accused of having sex with an inmate and trying to help her escape.

Former prison guard Lamont Lucas, 47, allegedly carried on a sexual relationship with an inmate at the Federal Detention Center in Philly from February to May 2012.

Lucas, a prison guard for 18 years, supervised a tool shop at the prison where he met the woman, prosecutors said.

Full story: Prison Guard Has Sex With Inmate, Plans Escape: Prosecutors

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