Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas Indicted With Six Others, Several Relatives, on Federal Charges

A federal indictment unsealed October 22, 2026, charges Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas and six other defendants, several of them her relatives. Charges include racketeering conspiracy (an agreement to carry out organized crime), conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana, and conspiracy to launder money. Lucas surrendered the same day. The charges have not been tested in court.