# Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering case

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-22T14:42:57+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/22/lucas-trump-virginia-marijuana-racketeering.html
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The investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration. But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.

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