Daisy Link, a 28-year-old inmate in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County, Florida, is set to have a hearing on January 24, where she will request a transfer to house arrest.
Daisy Link, who is almost four months pregnant, faces a second-degree murder charge stemming from a domestic violence incident that occurred in June 2022.
Pregnancy in Custody
Her attorney, Marlene Montaner, is appealing for her pretrial release, citing the “extraordinary circumstances” of the pregnancy and the stress it imposes on Link, who fears for her safety in jail.
Link’s pregnancy was confirmed by the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department after a thorough medical exam. However, the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy remain unclear, as conjugal visits are not allowed in Florida jails.
Montaner highlighted the unique stress of a pregnancy in jail and expressed concern for both Link and her unborn child. The attorney also mentioned threats Link has reportedly received from inmates and corrections staff.
Montaner filed a motion requesting the judge to reconsider a previous order denying Link’s pretrial release and instead allow her to be under home confinement with electronic monitoring.
The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department has launched an investigation into Link’s pregnancy, stating that while there is no evidence of sexual battery, the circumstances are under active review.
The department emphasized that pregnant inmates receive timely and appropriate prenatal care.
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Florida Inmate’s Pregnancy Raises Questions Amidst Legal Complexities
Montaner shared photos with NBC News depicting Link with visible injuries, claiming they resulted from abuse by a partner.
According to an arrest affidavit, the incident leading to the murder charge involved a single gunshot wound to the man’s right leg. Link allegedly told investigators that she didn’t intend to shoot him but was attempting to scare him. The case awaits trial, with no set trial date yet.
Daisy Link’s request for a transfer to house arrest amidst her pregnancy and murder trial underscores the complexities of her situation.
As legal proceedings unfold, the circumstances surrounding her pregnancy and the alleged abuse she endured will continue to be subjects of investigation and legal scrutiny.
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