Michigan Marijuana Bribery Scandal: Former House Speaker Admits Guilt.
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Former Michigan House speaker and head of the state's medical marijuana licensing board, Rick Johnson, has admitted to taking over $110,000 in bribes to help businesses obtain medical marijuana licenses. Johnson faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a fine of $250,000 and must repay the bribe money. He and three others charged in the case have agreed to cooperate with the FBI and the US attorney's office in the investigation.
- Former Michigan House speaker admits he took bribes as head of state's medical marijuana licensing board CNN
- Rick Johnson, others charged in marijuana bribery scheme Detroit Free Press
- Feds unveil corruption charges in marijuana probe involving Rick Johnson Detroit News
- Ex-head of Michigan marijuana board admits he took bribes The Associated Press
- Ex-Michigan House speaker, 3 others plead guilty in marijuana bribery probe MLive.com
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