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High-ranking Virginia Democrat charged in public corruption case

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas surrendered to authorities to face charges, the Justice Department said. She was charged along with a half dozen others.

Sources (2)+1 copy· Oct 22, 1:49 PM to Oct 22, 2:11 PM

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NBC News· Oct 22, 1:49 PMHigh-ranking Virginia Democrat charged in public corruption case
NBC 5 Chicago· Oct 22, 2:11 PMHigh-ranking Virginia Senator charged in public corruption caseAlso ran in NBC10 Boston

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