Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas indicted on racketeering, drug charges

Virginia Democratic state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, 82, was arrested Thursday after a federal indictment charged her with racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, money laundering, honest services fraud and maintaining a drug-involved premises, tied to a family-run cannabis business. Six others, including her daughters and grandson, were also charged. Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ intends to prove Lucas violated the trust of Virginia constituents and colleagues.