Feds Arrest Powerful Virginia Democrat In Cannabis Corruption Probe
Federal agents arrested Virginia Democrat powerbroker Louise Lucas in a “large-scale” racketeering and money laundering conspiracy tied to a cannabis business she co-owns. Lucas, a state senator and one of the most powerful figures in Virgi
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Federal agents arrested Virginia Democrat powerbroker Louise Lucas in a “large-scale” racketeering and money laundering conspiracy tied to a cannabis business she co-owns. Lucas, a state senator and one of the most powerful figures in Virginia’s Democratic Party, surrendered to authorities Thursday, according to the Justice Department.
The 82-year-old was indicted on five counts: racketeering ...
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