A Cop, A Woman, and a Prohibition Setup | Spokane News

In 1976, Jimmy Carter’s son John tried to energize Spokane voters—calling it his dad’s weakest turf—but still rallied local Democrats. Then, fast forward to 1926: a wild Prohibition-era scandal erupted when a Spokane cop, Daniel Webster, was cleared after a woman named Evelyn Thompson claimed she’d paid him for liquor. The agent set her up with a marked bill, but Webster’s testimony painted a very different scene—full of intimacy and denial. The case fizzled, clearing the officer and leaving Spokane buzzing over one of its most bizarre legal moments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/18554b442dfd282c