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Federal Charges Filed Against Virginia Senator Louise Lucas for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Democratic Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas with drug trafficking, money laundering and public corruption, following an indictment issued by a federal grand jury. The indictment also names others, including members of her family, and comes after searches of her office and a cannabis store in which she holds a stake.
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- The charges follow searches of Lucas's office in her hometown and a cannabis store in which she holds a stake.
«The charges came after the FBI searched Lucas' hometown office in May and a cannabis shop in which she has a stake.»
Los Angeles Times - Lucas was arrested on Thursday after the Justice Department unsealed the indictment.
«was charged and brought into custody Thursday, according to an unsealed indictment from the Department of Justice (DOJ)»
The Hill - A federal grand jury issued the indictment against Lucas and others, including members of her family, related to a racketeering conspiracy to sell marijuana.
«A Virginia grand jury has indicted Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and several others, including members of her family»
CNN - Lucas was one of the most prominent critics of President Trump at the time of the searches.
«At the time of the search, Lucas — who has been a vocal critic of President Trump’s»
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