CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — Over 80 women are suing the West Virginia State Police after a hidden camera was found inside the locker room at the State Police Academy.

Judge Kenneth Ballard recently ruled that the videotaping of each individual is a separate offense for insurance policy purposes.

"This is our state police surreptitiously filming women in the State Police Academy, where you have to go to become certified as a police officer. The chilling effect on women in law enforcement can't be overstated."

This decision means that the potential insurance payouts could be up to $1 million for each occurrence, and it also allows individual cases to move forward.

"We're very satisfied that these cases are moving forward. And while the litigation process is slow, our clients are pleased t

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