edition.cnn.com Virginia Senator Louise Lucas Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering
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- •Senator L. Louise Lucas indicted for drug trafficking and money laundering.
- •Charges include racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
- •Lucas claims the indictment is a politically motivated attack against her.
Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas has been indicted on charges of leading a criminal enterprise involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The indictment alleges that Lucas, along with six others including family members, engaged in a racketeering conspiracy to sell illegal marijuana and launder the proceeds. The FBI claims she used her political position to shield the operation from scrutiny. Lucas, who has served in the state Senate since 1992, has publicly denied the charges, framing them as an attempt to intimidate her. The investigation reportedly began during the Biden administration, and U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche emphasized that the case is not politically motivated. Lucas surrendered to authorities and was released on her own recognizance after a brief court appearance. The charges include conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana and conspiracy to launder money.
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