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Virginia senator indicted in alleged marijuana trafficking, bribery scheme
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Democratic State Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six other people have been indicted in a federal investigation into an alleged marijuana trafficking operation that federal prosecutors say used political influence to make money.
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Authorities in May searched Lucas' hometown office and a cannabis shop in which she had a stake. Lucas had characterized the search as an attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate her.
Authorities in May searched Lucas' hometown office and a cannabis shop in which she had a stake. Lucas had characterized the search as an attempt by the Trump administration to intimidate her.
A powerful Democratic state legislator in Virginia was charged over allegations of corruption and bribery related to marijuana dispensaries, the Justice Department said.
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia grand jury has indicted Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and several others, including members of her family, on charges that she engaged in a racketeering conspiracy to sell marijuana and launder the proceeds.
By Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A Virginia grand jury has indicted Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and several others, including members of her family, on charges that she engaged in a racketeering conspiracy to sell marijuana and launder the proceeds.
Federal prosecutors indicted Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six others, including relatives, alleging they ran a marijuana-trafficking enterprise, laundered proceeds and used Lucas’ political influence to benefit the business.
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia state Sen. 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 quantities of marijuana and laundered the pro…
NORFOLK, Va. — Federal prosecutors on Thursday criminally indicted Virginia Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas, her two daughters and a nephew — accusing the group of marijuana-dealing crimes, money laundering and bribery. Lucas, 82, self-surrendered to authorities on Thursday morning.
Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas was indicted Thursday on five charges that include Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, Fraud, and Firearms Charges after being accused of running a marijuana distribution enterprise, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, one of the state's most powerful Democrats, was charged Thursday in connection with what federal authorities alleged was a leadership role in a criminal enterprise that acquired and distributed large quantities of marijuana and laundered the proceeds.
Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, the Democratic leader behind the state’s redistricting effort, was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged bribery and racketeering scheme.
Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) has been indicted on several federal charges in connection with allegations of money laundering and marijuana drug trafficking.
Virginia 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 Justice Department secured an indictment of Democratic Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas this week on five charges, accusing the longtime Democratic lawmaker of leading a network that distributed at least 100 kilograms of marijuana, laundered proceeds, and used her political influence to pursue c…
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) is facing federal charges in connection with racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) is facing federal charges in connection with racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns.
Virginia Democratic state senator L. Louise Lucas has been indicted on charges stemming from a marijuana trafficking conspiracy and corruption probe, the DOJ says.
"According to the indictment, Virginia state senator Lillie Louise Lucas, 82, of Portsmouth, Virginia, led a criminal enterprise (the Lucas Enterprise) comprised of a close-knit group of associates and family members, including her two daughters and her grandson." The post Virginia State Sen.
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