Amber N. Kaufman, a 33-year-old woman from Orient, Ohio, has been found guilty of sexual battery and sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Kaufman, a former employee of Aramark, was also classified as a Tier I sex offender, requiring her to register for 15 years.
Kaufman Manipulated Security Measures to Create Opportunities for Unsupervised Encounters with Inmate
As reported by the Scioto Post, the charges against Kaufman stem from an incident on June 23, 2024, at the detention facility where she was employed. Kaufman engaged in sexual conduct with inmate Christian N. Bradford, who was serving time for child sex crime convictions at the Orient Correctional Institution.
Court records revealed that Kaufman used her position to manipulate security measures, creating opportunities for unsupervised encounters with Bradford. During these encounters, Kaufman reportedly engaged in sexual acts with Bradford, including an incident captured on security footage in the facility’s dry goods area.
Officers Became Suspicious After Noticing …