Prominent Virginia senator charged over allegations she ran criminal marijuana scheme
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Federal prosecutors arrested a prominent Virginia lawmaker on Thursday over allegations she oversaw a criminal marijuana enterprise.
Democratic state Senator L Louise Lucas and six other people, including her family members, have been charged in relation to a sweeping racketeering case that allegedly involves fraud, drug violations, and bribery.
Lucas, 82, claimed the prosecution was politically motivated in a statement on X.