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Michigan lobbyist pleads guilty to bribery in marijuana board scheme
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Lobbyist Vincent Brown has pleaded guilty to his role in a bribery scheme enveloping Michigan's since-dissolved medical marijuana licensing board.
Brown's goal was to drum up business for his lobbying firm by promoting his access to Johnson. The board reviewed and approved applications to grow and sell marijuana for medical purposes.
Johnson pleaded guilty to bribery Tuesday, admitting he accepted at least $110,000 in exchange for approving applications for lucrative licenses. Years ago he was a powerful state lawmaker, serving as speaker of the Republican-controlled House from 2001 through 2004.
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