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A Brazilian cleaner has been found guilty of blackmailing a female judge and stealing intimate videos from a male judge. A Brazilian cleaner has been convicted of blackmailing a female judge and stealing intimate videos from her male colleague.
Roselane Driza was found not guilty at the Old Bailey of another charge of blackmail relating to the male judge. Roselane Driza was cleared of a charge of blackmail relating to 60-year-old Judge Ilyias Khan.
Driza had been employed by both of the immigration judges, who were former lovers and cannot be identified. Driza, 37, had been employed as a cleaner by both of the immigration tribunal judges who were former lovers.
The 37-year-old has been remanded in custody until 20 October after the judge said she faced a prison term. She was remanded in custody at the Old Bailey until 20 October when the shew was told she faced a prison sentence.
'Substantial' sentence'Substantial' sentence
Driza showed no reaction when the verdict was read out. Prosecutor David Markham said she was of previous good character but was liable for deportation to Brazil.Driza showed no reaction when the verdict was read out. Prosecutor David Markham said she was of previous good character but was liable for deportation to Brazil.
The two judges were said to be unaware she was working illegally in the UK. The two judges - Mr Khan and an unnamed female referred to as Judge J during the trial - were said to be unaware she was working illegally in the UK.
Judge Peter Beaumont said he wanted reports before sentencing.Judge Peter Beaumont said he wanted reports before sentencing.
He said: "There is a great deal of background I do not know about her. For example, marriage and community ties.He said: "There is a great deal of background I do not know about her. For example, marriage and community ties.
"Given the nature of the sentence likely to follow, I do not want her hopes raised other than that a substantial custodial sentence will follow."
The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice strongly believe that the public must have confidence in judges Department for Constitutional AffairsThe Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice strongly believe that the public must have confidence in judges Department for Constitutional Affairs
The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice are deciding whether to hold an investigation into the conduct of the two judges, who were referred to as Judge I (male) and Judge J (female) during the trial. "Given the nature of the sentence likely to follow, I do not want her hopes raised other than that a substantial custodial sentence will follow."
The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice are deciding whether to hold an investigation into the conduct of the two judges, who were initially referred to as Judge I (male) and Judge J (female) during the trial.
A spokesman for the Department for Constitutional Affairs said: "The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice strongly believe that the public must have confidence in judges and take any allegations against them very seriously.A spokesman for the Department for Constitutional Affairs said: "The Lord Chancellor and the Lord Chief Justice strongly believe that the public must have confidence in judges and take any allegations against them very seriously.
"Following allegations made in the trial of Roselane Driza they are now considering whether to hold a disciplinary investigation into the conduct of the two judges involved.""Following allegations made in the trial of Roselane Driza they are now considering whether to hold a disciplinary investigation into the conduct of the two judges involved."
The judges could be removed from office if an investigation into their hiring of Driza finds them at fault. They could also face warnings or reprimands. Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Alan Dawson, of Haringey CID, said: "This six-day trial has involved a detailed and protracted investigation into the private lives of all the concerned parties.
A decision on whether to hold the inquiry is expected to be made in the next few days. "This case is particularly disturbing as the offence has been perpetrated by a defendant determined to prey upon the victim and threaten her for financial gain."