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"Sex Bribes and Prison Sentences: The Rick Johnson Marijuana License Scandal Unveiled"

Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson, along with three others, has been charged and pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges in a bribery scheme involving medical marijuana licenses. According to federal court filings, Johnson received cash payments, private jet travel, and "thousands of dollars worth of commercial sex" with a sex worker as bribes during his time as chair of the Michigan Medical Marihuana Licensing Board. Prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence of at least 71 months and a fine equal to the amount of bribes. The investigation remains open, and additional charges are possible.

via Detroit Free Press|

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Former Michigan House Speaker Admits to Bribery Charges

Former Michigan House speaker, Rick Johnson, has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes as he led a state board with the power to decide which businesses got into the burgeoning marijuana market first. Johnson faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. He is the most prominent figure charged so far in the largest public corruption case in the state capital in the last 30 years. Johnson received at least $110,200 in cash payments and other benefits from businesses seeking medical marijuana licenses and lobbyists who represented them.

via Detroit News|

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crime2 years ago•7 min saved

Rick Johnson and others charged in marijuana bribery scandal.

Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson and three others were charged in a bribery scandal involving Michigan's marijuana licensing operations. Johnson pocketed more than $100,000 from multiple people who were pursuing bribes in exchange for licenses to launch marijuana facilities. Johnson was the chairman of the state's medical marijuana licensing board from May 2017 through April 2019. The investigation into his actions began in December 2017. Johnson has agreed to plead guilty to accepting a bribe and has also agreed to forfeit $110,200.

via Detroit News|

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