EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas surrendered to federal authorities on racketeering and drug charges.
Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas, one of the Commonwealth’s most powerful Democrats, surrendered to federal authorities Thursday.
Lucas was indicted in a sweeping case alleging that she helped lead a criminal marijuana enterprise, laundered proceeds, and used her political power to benefit the operation.
Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and federal prosecutors in Norfolk after an eight-count indictment against Lucas and six alleged co-conspirators was unsealed in the Eastern District of Virginia.