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Investigation sought into California senator over cannabis permit bribery scheme

Investigation sought into California senator over cannabis permit bribery scheme


Published on 2024-12-13 19:40:51 - MSN
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  • An unnamed member of the California Legislature has been accused by the DOJ for soliciting and accepting bribes up to $200,000 in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a Baldwin Park politician's vote over the city permitting cannabis process.

The article discusses an investigation into California State Senator Janet Nguyen, prompted by allegations of her involvement in a cannabis permit bribery scheme. The accusations stem from a lawsuit filed by a cannabis company, which claims that Senator Nguyen and her associates solicited bribes in exchange for assistance in obtaining cannabis business permits. The lawsuit alleges that these actions not only violate state laws but also potentially federal ones, given the involvement of interstate commerce. The FBI and the California Department of Justice are reportedly looking into these claims, focusing on whether Senator Nguyen used her influence to benefit cannabis companies in return for financial or other gains. This situation has raised concerns about corruption and the integrity of the legislative process in California, especially in the burgeoning cannabis industry.

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