Caught in the net: Washington lawmakers push to reduce penalties for online sting operations

Washington lawmakers are considering a controversial new bill that could change the way the state treats people caught in internet sting operations. Senate Bill 5312 (SB 5312), sponsored by a group of Democratic senators, aims to reduce the legal penalties for those convicted in “Net Nanny” operations — stings where law enforcement officers pose as minors to catch online predators…

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