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Prison Officer’s Trial Hears Phone Recordings in Alleged Inmate Affair and Drug-Smuggling Plot

Jurors heard recordings of Dale praising inmate Shahid Sharif during a case centered on alleged 'List A' smuggling.

Overview

  • Recordings played in court captured Isabelle Dale telling prisoner Shahid Sharif, "I like that one baby... I'm so proud of you," after he rapped to her.
  • Jurors were told two inmates acted as lookouts while Dale and Sharif had sex in a prison prayer room, with CCTV observations describing her adjusting her belt area afterward.
  • Prosecutors say Dale helped move envelopes soaked in synthetic cannabis into HMP Coldingley and used Sharif’s Snapchat account to source the drug through 27-year-old Lilea Sallis.
  • Police said they recovered drug-smuggling paraphernalia from Dale’s car and found an engagement ring and a framed photo canvas of the pair at her home.
  • Dale denies misconduct in public office and a conspiracy charge, Sallis denies conspiracy, and Sharif has admitted a drugs conspiracy; the trial continues at Southwark Crown Court.