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Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted in connection with marijuana business - Thu, 22 Oct 2026 PST

The Justice Department indicted Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the most powerful Democrats in the commonwealth, as part of a long-running corruption investigation involving a family-run marijuana business.

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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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Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with public corruptionVirginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D) was charged and brought into custody Thursday, according to an unsealed indictment from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ alleges Lucas and her family members engaged in a racketeering conspiracy related to a family marijuana business. The indictment says Lucas obtained large quantities of illegal marijuana,…

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