Federal prosecutors charge top Virginia Democrat in alleged drug, racketeering scheme

CBS News22 October 2026, 18:41 UTCUnited States of America

Top Virginia Democrat L. Louise Lucas has been charged in connection to an alleged drug and racketeering scheme, the Justice Department announced Thursday. CBS News' Sarah Lynch has more.

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