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Louise Lucas used $300,000 in campaign funds for legal defense, reports show Updated Oct 26, 2026 Louise Lucas’s phone was wiretapped by FBI, journalist’s records intercepted, court records show Updated Oct 26, 2026 Va. budget deal emerges with energy consumption tax on data centers 6 updates Next 0 comments Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story A1 Minute — July 24, 2026: Family legacy of giving; RIC near top cities; Top Five this weekend Family legacy of giving; RIC near top cities; Top Five this weekend Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! 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