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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW How you can conserve water at home ... Stouts fire burns 15,000 acres and counting ... 'Mitigation banking' ... How you can conserve water at home ... Stouts fire burns 15,000 acres and counting ... 'Mitigation banking' ... HILLSBORO HIllsboro jail worker sentenced to four years for inmate liaisons Former technician gets four years for sexual misconduct Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News HILLSBORO — A judge has sentenced a former Oregon jail worker to four years in prison for having sex with an inmate in a supply closet. The liaisons happened 13 times last year, a Washington County prosecutor said Monday. When a sheriff's deputy in the maximum-security wing went to lunch, that left jail services technician Jill Curry alone in the control room so she could press a button to let the 25-year-old inmate out of his cell. Curry pleaded guilty last month to custodial sexual misconduct and other charges, The Oregonian reported. At a sentencing hearing Monday, Curry apologized for compromising security at the county jail. "I exposed you guys to danger that I didn't even think about," she told deputies in the courtroom. At the time, Curry was 38 years old and married to a deputy. The couple has since divorced. She said he didn't deserve the "hurt and humiliation," and neither did her children. "My children, they are so perfect," she said. "And in return I just devastated their lives. I disappointed and embarrassed them." Arguing for a briefer sentence, her defense lawyers said Curry's marriage was falling apart at the time. They said she was experiencing depression and anxiety, and she was vulnerable to the advances of the inmate, described as a gang member. Judge Charles Bailey called the suggestion the inmate was to blame "stupid and ludicrous" and imposed a sentence in line with the prosecution's recommendation. Curry was the first of two jail workers arrested on similar accusations involving the inmate. Brett Robinson, 32, is scheduled to be tried next month on custodial sexual misconduct and other charges. Both resigned in September. Records show the inmate involved is serving time in a state prison after pleading guilty to attempted assault, unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with a witness. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Mar. 17, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501