Virginia Senator Louise Lucas arrested on federal bribery and racketeering charges

Virginia Senator Louise Lucas arrested on federal bribery and racketeering charges

State Senator L. Louise Lucas and six family members were taken into federal custody in Richmond on federal bribery, racketeering and illegal marijuana distribution charges, USA Today reported.

Earlier, a Virginia grand jury had indicted Lucas and several associates on racketeering, marijuana distribution and money-laundering counts, and she surrendered to authorities, CNN said. The indictment, also noted by CNBC, identified her as Senate President Pro Tempore and an 82-year-old critic of President Donald Trump.

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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 Հոկ 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 Հոկ 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 Հոկ 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 Հոկ 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 Հոկ 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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