Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Trump critic, charged in marijuana racketeering case
The investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration.
CNBC reports that the investigation into the Democrat predates the current Trump administration.
But the timing of the indictment before the midterms has raised eyebrows.
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