Top Virginia state senator on FBI raid: ‘I am not backing down’

'Not backing down': Top Virginia Democrat remains defiant after FBI and SWAT raid her office and marijuana dispensary

The powerful Virginia Democrat at the center of a federal raid operation issued a defiant statement accusing the Trump administration of political persecution.Numerous law enforcement vehicles were seen outside the dispensary owned by Democrat state Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas as well as her offices in Portsmouth on Wednesday.Many outlets reported that the investigation related to political corruption allegations as well as the pos…

Lucas: FBI raid about power, says she's 'not backing down'

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Democratic State Sen. L. Louise Lucas said the FBI raid at her office and business Wednesday morning was "about power, and who is allowed to use it on behalf of the people." In a statement posted to her X account, Lucas said the FBI's actions were about more than her and [...]

Virginia state senator says after FBI raid, 'I am not backing down'

Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas (D) said after the FBI raided her office and business, "I am not backing down."

Top Virginia state senator on FBI raid: ‘I am not backing down’

Virginia state Senate leader L. Louise Lucas (D) struck an unyielding tone on Wednesday after federal authorities searched her office and a nearby cannabis dispensary that she co-owns, casting the reported probe against her as politically motivated. “Today’s actions by Federal agents are about far more than one state senator; they are about power and…

‘Not backing down’: Top Virginia Democrat remains defiant after FBI and SWAT raid her office and marijuana dispensary

The powerful Virginia Democrat at the center of a federal raid operation issued a defiant statement accusing the Trump administration of political persecution. Numerous law enforcement vehicles were seen outside the dispensary owned by Democrat state Senate President pro tempore Louise Lucas as well as her offices in Portsmouth on Wednesday. Many outlets reported that...