L. Louise Lucas
ON THE RECORD · 5 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I grew up under Jim Crow. I've seen what happens when people in power try to silence those who stand up to them. I spent my life fighting back, and I'm not stopping now.”
L. Louise Lucas · said 2026-10-22 · reported 2026-10-22
Lucas issued a statement on X vowing to fight the charges against her.
“You all started it and we f***ing finished it,”
L. Louise Lucas · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22
Lucas posted on social media after a Democratic redistricting measure passed, taunting Republicans and President Trump.
“this is my last chance.”
L. Louise Lucas · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22
According to the indictment, Lucas allegedly told an unindicted co-conspirator she wanted a recreational license to create generational wealth for her family.
“Today, the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the full weight of the federal government have been wielded against an 82-year-old great-grandmother,”
L. Louise Lucas · said 2026-10-22 · reported 2026-10-22
Lucas vowed to fight the federal charges after being taken into custody.
“when I did it, it was obviously illegal.”
L. Louise Lucas · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22
In a phone call with a Virginia state lawmaker in March, Lucas allegedly said she needed the recreational industry to get off the ground.