Prominent Virginia Senator Charged Over Allegations She Ran Criminal Cannabis Scheme
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“I will not be bullied. And I will not back down.”
Federal prosecutors arrested a prominent Virginia lawmaker on Thursday over allegations she oversaw a criminal cannabis 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.
“I will not be intimidated,” she wrote. “I will not be bullied. And I will not back down.”
While she has not entered a formal plea, Lucas’ attorney, Anthony Capozzolo, told the BBC she would plead not guilty.
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