Virginia lawmaker Louise Lucas’ office raided in FBI probe

PORTSMOUTH, VA. - The FBI is executing search warrants at the office of Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas as part of a corruption investigation, according to Fox News. 

What we know:

Federal agents conducted the raid at the office of L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat who serves as Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore.

The FBI served multiple search warrants at the office in Portsmouth, Virginia, approved by a federal judge. Sources told Fox News that the warrants are tied to a major corruption investigation.

Agents also reportedly searched a nearby cannabis dispensary in connection with the probe.

What they're saying:

L. Louise Lucas issued a statement in response to the raid on X. 

"Today’s actions by Federal agents are about far more than one state senator; they are about power and who is allowed to use it on behalf of the people," she said. "What we saw fits a clear pattern from this administration: when challenged, they try to intimidate and silence the voices who stand up to them."

"I am deeply grateful for the love and support of my family and friends and for the many colleagues and constituents who have reached out in recent hours," she added. "I will have more to say in the days ahead, but know this: I am not backing down, and I will keep fighting for the people of Portsmouth and the Commonwealth of Virginia."

Attorney General Jay Jones also issued a statement. 

"We simply do not have sufficient information about the reported FBI activity in Portsmouth," he said. "However, several previous actions of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia have undermined public confidence in that office." 

"I urge everyone to exercise restraint in judgment until the relevant facts are known in this matter," he added. 

Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) responded to the incident as well. 

"While we await the full facts of the investigation, it must be acknowledged that this FBI raid occurs in the broader context of President Trump’s repeated abuse of the Department of Justice to target his perceived political opponents," he said. 

"It should be noted that this is occurring just two weeks after Senator Lucas helped lead the successful effort by Virginia voters to reject President Trump’s attempt to rig the midterm elections," he added. 

This is a fact that Lucas emphasized in her statement as well, saying "I was proud to help lead that effort and I have never been afraid to stand up to Donald Trump or anyone else that has tried to undermine our democracy." 

What we don't know:

Officials have not disclosed what specific evidence agents are seeking or whether any charges have been filed.

It is also unclear how the cannabis dispensary is connected to the investigation.