Another reason to hate Illinois: 13 yo catches felony for audio

[K_W]

Kid records his interaction with school admin, then tells them about it, they call the fuzz who charge him with a felony.

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illi...-felony-for-recording-meeting-with-principal/

 

[awames76]

ill is a multiple consent state if i remember right. Indiana is single. unless things have changed.

 

[eric001]

Hhhmmmm... according to the article, the law is intentionally vaguely worded and difficult not to cross if recording pretty much any conversation.

I just can't imagine Illinois passing laws with the intent of turning folks into felons at the whim of their .gov to keep people under their collective thumbs!

 

[Ziggidy]

I am so glad I made it out alive......very happy here.

 

[churchmouse]

This is the future the David Hoggs have in mind for us.

 

[CampingJosh]

It's hard to believe that a public official such as a school administrator would have a reasonable expectation of privacy when communicating with a minor in an official capacity. Especially when no parent is present.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yet REAL criminals like Hillary wont even get an indictment.

 

[IndyTom]

It's hard to believe that a public official such as a school administrator would have a reasonable expectation of privacy when communicating with a minor in an official capacity. Especially when no parent is present.

Beyond that, the conversation wasn't even in a closed office.

 

[Pyro]

It's hard to believe that a public official such as a school administrator would have a reasonable expectation of privacy when communicating with a minor in an official capacity. Especially when no parent is present.

Agreed, as a parent my first question would be why wasn't I called and why would you expect privacy in an open area?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Illinois really needs to repeal that goofy statute.

 

[Leadeye]

Interesting statute, I would be curious to see where it's roots are.

 

[IndyTom]

Interesting statute, I would be curious to see where it's roots are.

Not getting actionable dirt on politicians, if I were to guess.

 

[Hatin Since 87]

So Supreme Court says you can record the police because they’re public servants, but public school officials are a no no still?