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"In Illinois, recording law enforcement officers without their consent is considered a serious crime — or at least the authorities choose to interpret an old eavesdropping statute that way. According to WBBH, 12 other states have a similar interpretation of the law, including Florida, Massachusetts, and Maryland."
Illinois Man Faces 75 Years in Jail for Filming Police
I'm still digging around to see if I can find the statute this article is talking about.
(720 ILCS 5/) Criminal Code of 1961.
I suppose they are saying his camera is an eavesdropping device due to the audio recordings and thus didn't get everyone's consent.
Perhaps CBS news can put pressure on Lisa MADIGAN's office. I'll contact that office the day after Labor Day - to implore MADIGAN to call off the dogs, or else lose some votes!
This is ridiculous!
Are they admitting ...i mean are the COPS admitting that they are private rather than public?
I kinda view this as denying my right to be a competent clerk.