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Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges

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November 17, 2025

[#item_full_content] Defense attorneys say the plants that were allegedly grown and sold illegally by the Siroises were ‘legal hemp, not illegal marijuana.’ Prosecutors disagree. Judge denies defense request to acquit Lucas and Robert Sirois of marijuana charges Read More

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