Rick Johnson, others charged in marijuana bribery scheme
Former GOP state House Speaker Rick Johnson, two lobbyists and a medical marijuana business owner were charged in a bribery scheme.
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Former GOP state House Speaker Rick Johnson, two lobbyists and a medical marijuana business owner were charged in a bribery scheme.
Prosecutors announced corruption charges against ex-Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson and three others in connection to bribes paid for marijuana licenses.
Rick Johnson was the head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board when he accepted $110,000 in bribes, saying in a court filing he acted "corruptly" at the time.
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
Rick Johnson, the former head of a Michigan medical marijuana licensing board, admits he took $110,000 in bribes.