WATCH: Blanche and Patel announce charges for Democratic Virginia lawmaker Lucas
Summary
Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas was charged by federal authorities for leading a criminal group that bought and sold large amounts of marijuana and hid its profits. The charges say she used her political influence to protect the operation and put her own financial gain above her duties as a public official.Key Facts
- L. Louise Lucas is a Virginia state senator and a long-time Democratic politician.
- She was charged Thursday with running a criminal enterprise involved in marijuana distribution.
- The group also laundered, or cleaned, the money made from selling marijuana.
- Prosecutors say Lucas used her political power to avoid investigation.
- Six other people, including family members, were charged along with Lucas.
- The U.S. Attorney General and FBI Director announced the charges in Norfolk, Virginia.
- Lucas surrendered to authorities and was set to appear in federal court the same day.
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