Federal prosecutors charge top Virginia Democrat in alleged drug, racketeering scheme

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Uploaded: 2026-10-22

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[0:00] Federal authorities have arrested

[0:01] Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas

[0:04] in connection with a bribery and

[0:06] racketeering scheme involving the

[0:08] illicit distribution of marijuana. Lucas

[0:10] is a vocal Trump critic who helped play

[0:12] a central role in the state's

[0:14] redistricting efforts last year. Top

[0:16] Justice Department officials made the

[0:18] announcement moments ago. Take a listen.

[0:21] The indictment alleges that Senator

[0:23] Lucas approved and directed criminal

[0:25] activities and other activ

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