The former head of Michigan’s medical cannabis licensing board has pleaded guilty to accepting $110,000 in bribes for industry licenses. Reports Ganjapreneur
The former head of a Michigan medical cannabis licensing board on Thursday pleaded guilty to accepting $110,000 in bribes in exchange for industry licenses, CBS News reports. Rick Johnson served as head of the board for two years and served as state House speaker from 2001-2004 when Republicans controlled the chamber.
During a press conference on Thursday, U.S. Attorney Mark Totten announced the charges against Johnson, John Dalaly, Brian Pierce, and Vincent Brown. All four signed plea deals admitting the charges.
Dalaly, who was granted a medical cannabis license during Johnson’s tenure, pleaded guilty to providing at least $68,200 in cash and other benefits to Johnson, including two private flights to Canada, according to court documents outlined by CBS News.
Pierce and Brown were lobbyists who also pleaded guilty to conspiring to pass bribes to the former lawmaker.
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Former Michigan Medical Cannabis Board Head Pleads Guilty to Accepting Bribes
