FBI Corruption Probe Subject Louise Lucas Has A Foul-Mouthed Social Media History
FBI Corruption Probe Subject Louise Lucas Has A Foul-Mouthed Social Media History
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Democrat Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas’s Portsmouth home and office were raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Wednesday as part of what is being characterized as a major and ongoing federal corruption investigation, although the foul-mouthed lawmaker is no stranger to being the subject of legal scrutiny.
The 82-year-old president pro tempore of the Virginia State Senate is an infamous member of the state’s political rogues gallery, shocking detractors and supporters alike with crude language, lack of decorum, and — allegedly — flippancy toward the law. Lucas’ cannabis dispensary was reportedly found in 2022 to be selling products containing THC, which are legal to possess in the state, but not to sell. In addition, researchers alleged that several products advertising their THC content actually had far lower levels than the packaging stated. However, state regulators appear to have taken little action against Lucas.
Lucas, whose store is named the “Cannabis Outlet,” previously told the Virginia Mercury in 2022 that she sells “hemp products and CBD.”
Still, Lucas is perhaps best known for her aggressive and crass media interactions, which were thrust into the limelight during Virginia’s recent congressional redistricting fight.
“I have the utmost respect for Senator Kaine and Senator Warner but we do not need ‘coaching’ on redistricting coming from a cuck chair in the corner. How about you all stay focused on the fascist in the White House and let us handle redistricting in Virginia. 10-1,” Lucas posted on X this past January — amid early pushback from national Democrats toward........
