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Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on drug and money laundering charges

A federal grand jury indicted Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas and six others on charges including racketeering conspiracy, drug distribution and money laundering.

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  • Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia, according to the Department of Justice.
  • The indictment charges Lucas with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana, money laundering conspiracy, honest services fraud conspiracy and maintaining a drug-involved premises.
  • Six other individuals were also charged in the alleged conspiracy, and seven people were arrested or surrendered, Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
  • Lucas is president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate.
  • The FBI raided Lucas's office in May, according to Breitbart.
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Highlights federal charges against Virginia senator

The Daily Signal: Sen. Louise Lucas Indicted on Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering Charges

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Right-leaning outlets focus on the indictment of a Democratic state senator on drug trafficking and money laundering charges.

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Stresses DOJ announcement of Democrat's indictment

Breitbart (Politics): DOJ: Virginia Democrat State Sen. Louise Lucas Charged with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering

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Far-right outlets emphasize the Department of Justice's announcement that a Democratic Virginia state senator was charged with drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Should Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas resign from her Senate leadership role while the charges are pending?

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