I seen this posted on a Yahoo Group and was wondering about this.  And this is the first place I thought of to post to.  Seems you boys always give good advice.  So here it is:

I have heard that le has found a way to get more bang for their buck.

The  high cost of sting operations were limiting their operations.
They were looking for a way to get more arrest for their buck!

Several providers that have been arrested, turned le onto boards
that have reviews about the encounter between them and the hobbyist.

Le has gotten warrants on the individuals and traced them back to
individuals addresses  and phone numbers. Le than contacts
individuals and gives them the choice of being a "suspect or a
witness"

The witness testifies that the written encounter is true and this
nullifies the word fantasy that are associated with most boards.

I have heard that le does not need a warrant due to the patriot act
but most le are advised and do get a warrant.

I have also heard that le is posting ads using current names of
providers and agencies.

I am located in the Kansas City, MO. I heard the above from a cousin
who is le and is located in Michigan. He said a lot of le were doing
this and were not being vocal about it because they did not want the
people to go underground or become stealthy. He said le in my area
were the ones that discovered this new venue.

In Kansas City the tabloid called "The Pitch Weekly" has a lot of
ads in the body rub and specialty service section of the
classifieds, that are allege to be le. LE has even stated that they
advertise in said publication. Which leads me to question:

Is the above true? Has anyone heard about this? Is this legal?

Thank you for your input.

Keep in mind the posession is 9/tenths of the law..and someone being in a act or caught in solicitation..which would cause anyone problems.

Courts have upheld the right to privacy on issues of :

"He was a client..here is his name..etc"..and this is only a accusation..pretty hard to prove unless you have financial proof..ie bank deposits..communications..etc..but still a very thin line for the prosecution.

.Remember you can have charges brought against you for about anything..but the bottom line..is evidence.

I see a real sting with LE using a provider to lure a client for what could be a problem..as somewhat of a deal..for the provider..and a nightmare for the client.

Keep in mind the posession is 9/tenths of the law..and someone being in a act or caught in solicitation..which would cause anyone problems.

Courts have upheld the right to privacy on issues of :

"He was a client..here is his name..etc"..and this is only a accusation..pretty hard to prove unless you have financial proof..ie bank deposits..communications..etc..but still a very thin line for the prosecution.

.Remember you can have charges brought against you for about anything..but the bottom line..is evidence.

I see a real sting with LE using a provider to lure a client for what could be a problem..as somewhat of a deal..for the provider..and a nightmare for the client.

Keep in mind the posession is 9/tenths of the law..and someone being in a act or caught in solicitation..which would cause anyone problems.

Courts have upheld the right to privacy on issues of :

"He was a client..here is his name..etc"..and this is only a accusation..pretty hard to prove unless you have financial proof..ie bank deposits..communications..etc..but still a very thin line for the prosecution.

.Remember you can have charges brought against you for about anything..but the bottom line..is evidence.

I see a real sting with LE using a provider to lure a client for what could be a problem..as somewhat of a deal..for the provider..and a nightmare for the client.