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Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas indicted, accused of leading a marijuana distribution enterprise

Source Scout · DC News Now reports: DC News Now | DC, Virginia, Maryland News, Weather, Traffic, Sports Live Posted: Oct 22, 2026 / 10:41 AM EDT Updated: Oct 22, 2026 / 11:24 AM EDT NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Senator Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) is facing federal charges in connection with racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns. An indictment unsealed Thursday charged Lucas and six other defendants, including her two daughters and her grandson.

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WilluChill News DeskVirginia · Published Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 2:41 PM UTCUpdated Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 3:29 PM UTC

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