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…