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Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case

ByPot Shop News

October 22, 2026

[#item_full_content] State Sen. Louise Lucas of Portsmouth, one of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats, was indicted Thursday on federal racketeering, marijuana distribution and money laundering conspiracy charges, with prosecutors alleging she used her legislative influence to protect and enrich a cannabis business she co-owns. Lucas, 82, surrendered to authorities, a U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said during Va. Sen. Louise Lucas, six others indicted in federal cannabis corruption case Read More

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