politics
May 7, 2026
FBI searches office of L. Louise Lucas, Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
Updated on: May 6, 2026 / 7:32 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- The FBI searched the Portsmouth, Virginia, office of State Senator L. Louise Lucas.
- Agents also searched a cannabis dispensary co-owned by Lucas.
- The investigation is reportedly connected to an alleged bribery scheme involving the marijuana dispensary business.
- Lucas was a key figure in pushing through a new congressional map in Virginia that added Democratic-leaning seats.
- Lucas maintains her innocence and claims the federal action is an attempt to intimidate and silence her.
- Virginia House Speaker Don Scott noted Lucas has not been charged and expressed concern about potential politicization of the investigation.