Virginia Democrat indicted on federal drug and money laundering charges
Summary
Virginia state senator L. Louise Lucas was charged by federal authorities with drug trafficking and money laundering linked to a criminal group that sold large amounts of marijuana. The charges also involve family members, and the FBI said Lucas used her political power to protect the illegal business.Key Facts
- L. Louise Lucas is a Virginia state senator and president pro tempore of the state senate.
- She was indicted along with six others, including family members, on drug and money laundering charges.
- Authorities say they ran a multi-year marijuana trafficking operation called "the Lucas Enterprise."
- Lucas allegedly used her position as chair of the Senate Finance Committee to avoid law enforcement scrutiny.
- The FBI searched her office and a cannabis shop she partly owns in May.
- Marijuana possession is legal in Virginia, but retail sales of recreational marijuana are not yet allowed.
- Lucas has supported marijuana legalization and co-opened a cannabis shop selling hemp and CBD products.
- She also manages companies that provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities.
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