Following one closing and quite a few public outcries, federal prosecutors are now seeking to drop charges against The Hump for its illegal serving of whale meat sushi. However, Associated Press reports that the investigation is still open and future charges could be filed against the owner or chef, who originally each faced a misdemeanor count for “selling a marine mammal product for an unauthorized purpose.” Could this mean someone is dropping dimes? Could a case be building against an international Sei-smuggling ring after similar whale meat was found in Korean restaurants? Stay tuned to find out the latest news in HumpGate as it breaches.
Prosecutors seek to dismiss whale sushi charges [AP/Google News]
Earlier: The Hump Closes Itself [Grub Street]
