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Real event · international · 2026-10-22

Prominent Virginia senator charged over allegations she ran criminal marijuana scheme

Final verdict announced: October 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET

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Prominent Virginia senator charged over allegations she ran criminal marijuana scheme

Democratic Senator L Louise Lucas and six others are accused of illegally distributing marijuana.

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The allegations involve illegal distribution of marijuana.

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