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Oct 22 · Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas charged in marijuana racketeering case
The Hill: Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas charged with public corruption
Grade B (82/100). Charges, Lucas's statement, Blanche, Spanberger and Surovell quoted; presses the licensing discrepancy; one unattributed claim about DOJ practice
Lehrer score 82/100 (−18 unnamed source/unsourced figure: the DOJ typically does not bring charges against political figures this close to an election (no source given)). Fixed scale: 90+ A, 80s B, 70s C, 60s D, under 60 F → B.
the DOJ typically does not bring charges against political figures this close to an election (no source given)
Splits: Charges, Lucas's statement, Blanche, Spanberger and Surovell quoted; presses the licensing discrepancy; one unattributed claim about DOJ practice
- Broken. Rule: unnamed source/unsourced figure (the DOJ typically does not bring charges against political figures this close to an election (no source given))
Same story: CBS News, The Daily Caller