Hollywood lawyer banned from Broward jails over alleged sex with inmate

A Hollywood attorney is no longer allowed at Broward County jails after she was allegedly caught having sex with an inmate.

Jessica Mishali David, 35, is prohibited from “entering any Broward Sheriff’s Office facility or onto any BSO property for any reason either personal or professional until further notice,” according to a memo from BSO.

The alleged sexual encounter with convicted felon Ysreal Granda, 26, was witnessed by a deputy who entered a jail interview room, according to Miami Herald news partner CBS4. Granda is jailed for four felonies, including two counts of attempted murder.

CBS4 reports the deputy said they “observed inmate Granda standing behind Mrs. Mishali who was bent over at the waist with her skirt raised to her waist area. Mrs. Mishali immediately stood causing her skirt to fall back into position covering her thighs.”

Mishali’s lawyer, Tarlika Navarro, told CBS4 she was not having sex

“Absolutely nothing was happening,” Navarro said. “They have a right under the sixth amendment and they are being denied that right.”

Although Mishali isn’t facing criminal charges for her alleged actions. The Florida Bar will launch an investigation as to whether her actions violated any rules of conduct.

This story was originally published January 30, 2016 at 3:35 PM with the headline "Hollywood lawyer banned from Broward jails over alleged sex with inmate."