The Justice Department secured an indictment of Democratic Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas this week on five charges, accusing the longtime Democratic lawmaker of leading a network that distributed at least 100 kilograms of marijuana, laundered proceeds, and used her political influence to pursue cannabis licenses.
A 45-page indictment unsealed Thursday charged Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to launder money, conspiracy to commit honest-services fraud, and maintaining a drug-involved premises. Lucas, 82, surrendered to federal authorities Thursday morning.
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