Austin Escorts: Trial continues for former Austin cop
Lando charged with hiring prostitute while on duty
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While on the stand, Denise Pfeifer admitted to the jury to having been a prostitute. Pfeifer served 10 days in jail after pleading “no contest” and being convicted of prostitution in 2005, a Class B misdemeanor.
Lando’s trial began Tuesday for charges the officer gave Pfeifer cocaine and other drugs in exchange for sex while wearing his badge. Other charges of prostitution, aggravated assault by a public servant and misuse of information are still outstanding.
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Both sides made their opening arguments Tuesday, and the key witness in this trial looks to be the convicted prostitute Lando is accused of giving drugs to in exchange for sex. 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 2006.
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