VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-22
“I have read the charging document alleging a series of criminal acts by a member of the Virginia Senate. In our American system of justice, people are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and that is true for Senator L. Louise Lucas,”
Abigail Spanberger · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22
Spanberger criticized the timing of the indictment and emphasized the presumption of innocence.
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