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A Virginia state senator has been indicted on federal charges related to drug and money laundering

Updated 2026-10-24 · told from many outlets at once

Federal authorities allege Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas ran a criminal operation involving illegal cannabis sales. The Justice Department accused her of using political influence to conceal illegal cannabis activities. Formal charges were announced against her and six others. The FBI searched her hometown office and a cannabis shop in May.

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