INTRO: Federal authorities 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.
ACK: U-S Attorney General Todd Blanche
TAG: Officials say Lucas is now in federal custody and faces multiple charges, including money laundering and marijuana distribution. She 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
