“Lucas and a close-knit group of family members and associates orchestrated a multi-year scheme to enrich their own criminal marijuana enterprise, ‘the Lucas Enterprise’ – using Lucas’ position as Chairwoman of the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee to insulate the enterprise from criminal scrutiny and influencing legislation to financially benefit themselves.”

Kash Patel · said 2026-10-22 · reported 2026-10-22

Kash Patel issued a statement announcing federal charges against Virginia state senator L Louise Lucas and six other defendants.