Austin Escorts: Cop faces jury on hooker accusation
Lando charged with hiring prostitute on duty
Updated: Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010, 11:59 AM CDTPublished : Tuesday, 10 Aug 2010, 11:59 AM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The trial began Tuesday for a former Austin police officer accused of having sex with a hooker while he was on duty.
Both sides made their opening arguments and the key witness in this trial looks to be the prostitute Lando is accused of giving drugs to in exchange for sex.
Scott Michael Lando is facing several charges of prostitution, delivery of a controlled substance, and aggravated assault by a public servant for incidents that go back to May of 2006.
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In their opening arguments, the state says Lando delivered some of those drugs to Denise Pfiefer, the prostitute they say will testify before them that Lando is guilty of giving her the drugs and other items in exchange for sex.
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