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Feds get first guilty plea in Michigan marijuana board probe
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Feds get first guilty plea in Michigan marijuana board probe
Johnson, a Republican, is scheduled to plead guilty next Tuesday. He was a powerful lawmaker years ago, serving as House speaker from 2001 through 2004.
Dalaly said he provided at least $68,200 in cash and other benefits to Rick Johnson, including two private flights to Canada.
The former head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board admits he accepted $110,000 in bribes to influence his decisions. Rick Johnson has agreed to plead guilty, according to documents
The former Michigan House Speaker is charged with accepting bribes from cannabis companies.