House Speaker's 'Adopted' Son Faces Court for Illegal Cannabis Business and Weapons Possession, Extensive Criminal History Uncovered

Michael Tirrell James, the 'adopted' son of House Speaker Mike Johnson, has spoken out for the first time, revealing that he would "probably be in prison" if it weren't for Johnson. James, who was informally adopted by the Johnsons in the 1990s, appeared in court on charges of running an illegal cannabis business and possessing brass knuckles. His criminal record dates back to 2003 and includes drug-related and petty crimes. Despite his troubled past, James credits the Johnsons for giving him a chance and considers them his family. Johnson, a Louisiana Republican congressman, has described the challenges James faced as a black man in America and has maintained a close relationship with him.