Senadora de Virginia Louise Lucas arrestada por cargos federales de soborno y crimen organizado

Senadora de Virginia Louise Lucas arrestada por cargos federales de soborno y crimen organizado

La senadora Louise Lucas y seis familiares fueron puestos bajo custodia federal en Richmond por cargos federales de soborno, crimen organizado y distribución ilegal de marihuana, informó USA Today. Anteriormente, un gran jurado de Virginia había acusado a Lucas y a varios asociados de crimen organizado, distribución de marihuana y lavado de dinero, y ella se entregó a las autoridades, según CNN. La acusación, también señalada por CNBC, la describe como presidenta pro tempore del Senado y una crítica de 82 años del presidente Donald Trump.

Actores

Louise Lucas Kash Patel U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation

Ubicaciones

Virginia, United States Virginia State Capitol, Richmond, Virginia, United States

Artículos

22 de octubre de 2026
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Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas arrested on corruption charges
Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas arrested on corruption charges

USA Today • 22 de oct 18:11

State Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six relatives were taken into federal custody on allegations of illegal marijuana distribution, money laundering and bribery tied to her medical cannabis business.

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Feds charge L. Louise Lucas, powerful Virginia Democrat, in alleged drug scheme
Feds charge L. Louise Lucas, powerful Virginia Democrat, in alleged drug scheme

CBS News • 22 de oct 15:18

Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, was taken into federal custody and faces five charges, including drug trafficking and bribery, after a grand jury returned a 45-page indictment.

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Virginia Sen. Lucas, Trump critic, indicted in marijuana case
Virginia Sen. Lucas, Trump critic, indicted in marijuana case

CNBC • 22 de oct 14:09

Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas, an 82-year-old critic of President Donald Trump, was indicted on multiple federal charges related to an alleged marijuana racketeering scheme involving family members.

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High-ranking Virginia state Democrat charged in public corruption case
High-ranking Virginia state Democrat charged in public corruption case

NBC News • 22 de oct 13:51

Federal prosecutors have indicted Virginia Senate leader L. Louise Lucas on racketeering, money-laundering and marijuana-distribution charges, alongside several co-defendants.

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Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges
Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges

CNN • 22 de oct 13:51

A Virginia grand jury indicted state Senator Louise Lucas and several associates on racketeering, marijuana distribution and money-laundering counts, and the senator has surrendered to authorities.

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