Another case of bungled police work has surfaced in a recent Craiglist sex sting in which undercover officers posed as willing sex seekers. A trial court in Mt. Vernon, Skagit County, found a well-respected detective went way over the line from “normal” undercover activity. While undercover, “public policy allows for some deceitful conduct and violation Read More…
Category: Prostitution
Bellevue Sting Gets Stung – Cops Use Illegal Audio Recordings In Prostitution Busts
The so-called Bellevue Sting has imploded, reportedly resulting in over 60 prostitution cases being dismissed. After discovery that the undercover cops recorded conversations of the suspects without providing notice, the bulk of cases were thrown out of court. Washington state law requires two party consent to record audio conversations, even by the police. The Bellevue Read More…
John School
John School – Court Ordered Intervention Program in Prostitution Cases For johns caught patronizing a prostitute, there is a slippery slope once busted. After being shamefully arrested, cuffed, jailed and hauled into court, there are standard terms if the john is convicted. There are few defenses to the allegations. The most common defense being “no clearly communicated offer and Read More…