INTRO: The Justice Department announcing a major corruption indictment in Norfolk, Virginia Thursday morning against Virginia State Senator Lillie Louise Lucas (D) and six other defendants. Attorney General Todd Blanche telling reporters Senator Lucas allegedly used her position to approve and direct criminal activities to increase her family’s wealth. He insists she violated her main responsibility in serving the people of her state.
ACK: U-S Attorney General Todd Blanche
TAG: The D-O-J says Lucas and the other defendants, including members of Lucas’ family, are now in federal custody and face multiple charges, including money laundering and marijuana distribution. Lucas was elected to Virginia’s state senate in 19-91, and served as president pro tempore since 20-20. In a response to the charges, Lucas said “I will not be intimidated, I will not be bullied, and I will not back down.”
KEYWORD: Crime, Legal
