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Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Indicted Over Marijuana Business
Original: Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business
Louise Lucas, one of Virginia's most powerful legislators and president pro tempore of the state Senate, has been indicted in connection with a marijuana business. The charges against the longtime Democratic powerbroker have drawn significant attention in Richmond, given her seniority and influence over state legislation, including drug policy matters.
Why now: The indictment of a top state legislator on drug-business charges is a major and unusual development in Virginia politics.
Evidence
- Louise Lucas, Powerful Virginia Lawmaker, Indicted Over Marijuana Business · The New York Times
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