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Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering case

The investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration. But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.

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Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterpriseEditor's note: A previous video that aired and posted with this story was removed due to visible offensive language. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- State Sen. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) was released after being accused of racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns, 10 [...]
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Top Democrat Virginia Lawmaker Charged by DOJ With Running Illegal Cannabis OperationREUTERS—A senior Democrat state lawmaker in Virginia was charged with racketeering conspiracy, money laundering, and other offenses for allegedly running an illegal cannabis business with members of her family, according to an indictment made public on Thursday. Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, a long-serving Democrat, was charged along with two…
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Virginia Democrat indicted on federal drug and money laundering chargesFederal authorities allege state senator L Louise Lucas, a vocal Trump critic, led a ‘criminal marijuana enterprise’ Virginia state senator L Louise Lucas, one of the state’s most powerful Democrats, was charged on Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a role leading a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large…
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