Federal prosecutors secured the fourth guilty plea in a bribery scheme involving Michigan's former medical marijuana licensing board. Brian Pierce, 45, pleaded guilty to a conspiracy to commit bribery charge Friday in a federal courtroom in Grand Rapids. Pierce, along with Vincent Brown, 32, funneled $42,000 in bribes to former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson during … [Read more...] about 2nd lobbyist pleads guilty in medical marijuana corruption scheme
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3,175 pounds of marijuana stuffed into lining of tires inside semi truck entering Detroit
DETROIT – Officials intercepted more than 3,000 pounds of marijuana that had been stuffed into the lining of tires on a semi truck entering Detroit. Officers with United States Customs and Border Protection made the discovery April 20 at the Fort Street Cargo Facility. The marijuana was found after a semi truck hauling tires was sent for additional screening at the border. When … [Read more...] about 3,175 pounds of marijuana stuffed into lining of tires inside semi truck entering Detroit
Cannabis tourism in Michigan is a real thing. Here’s what to know, where to stay
As people start to make their summer travel plans, there are a growing number of options for travelers to Michigan to consume marijuana on vacation, from cannabis music festivals to consumption lounges and cannabis-friendly lodging. While the number and variety of options available to travelers since marijuana became legal in 2018 are increasing, the cannabis travel industry is … [Read more...] about Cannabis tourism in Michigan is a real thing. Here’s what to know, where to stay
Lobbyist pleads guilty in Michigan marijuana bribery probe
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A lobbyist pleaded guilty Friday to conspiring to pass bribes to the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board, the third conviction since charges were announced just a few weeks ago. Vincent Brown acknowledged that he had a role in getting $42,000 and other benefits to Rick Johnson before the board was disbanded in 2019. Brown’s goal was to drum … [Read more...] about Lobbyist pleads guilty in Michigan marijuana bribery probe
Substitute teacher accused of supplying student with marijuana gummies
PONTIAC, Mich. (WXYZ) — A substitute teacher from Pontiac High School is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for allegedly supplying a student with marijuana-infused candy. According to the sheriff, the student then brought them to school with the intention of giving them to classmates. The incident happened back in March. Cannabis-infused candy seems to … [Read more...] about Substitute teacher accused of supplying student with marijuana gummies
Businessman pleads guilty to bribing Michigan medical marijuana licensing board chairman
Grand Rapids — Oakland County businessman John Dawood Dalaly pleaded guilty Friday to providing bribes to Rick Johnson, the chairman of Michigan's medical marijuana licensing board, and told a federal judge he hired Johnson's wife as a consultant at a rate of $4,000 a month. Dalaly now faces up to 10 years in federal prison and became the first person to plead guilty in court … [Read more...] about Businessman pleads guilty to bribing Michigan medical marijuana licensing board chairman
Feds unveil corruption charges in Mich. marijuana probe involving Rick Johnson
Former House Speaker Rick Johnson and three others were charged in a bribery scandal Thursday following a years-long investigation into Michigan's marijuana licensing operations, according to prosecutors who unveiled the largest public corruption scandal in the state’s capital in 30 years. Johnson, 70, a Republican from LeRoy, pocketed more than $100,000 from multiple people … [Read more...] about Feds unveil corruption charges in Mich. marijuana probe involving Rick Johnson
Lansing weed businessman faces jail time for court outburst
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – The former owner of a Lansing marijuana company spent Tuesday night in jail after a courtroom outburst aimed at an Ingham County Circuit Court judge and an attorney. According to the City Pulse, which first reported the incident, Michael Doherty was in court for a different case of alleged criminal contempt. Two of Doherty’s businesses have been in … [Read more...] about Lansing weed businessman faces jail time for court outburst
License revoked for Gaylord marijuana retailer
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich.-- The City of Gaylord has revoked a marijuana retail license from a local shop due to several violations. The City of Gaylord's attorney said Exclusive Brands, installed lighting on the building which was not compliant with the plan the city approved. In addition, the store offered curbside pick-up. But according to the city's ordinance, all deliveries … [Read more...] about License revoked for Gaylord marijuana retailer
Hasheesh Cannabis opens its doors in Big Rapids
BIG RAPIDS — The latest addition to the Big Rapids marijuana business community comes with the opening of Hasheesh Cannabis. The new provisioning store opened Feb. 17 with various deals for customers throughout the day. Hasheesh, at 548 S. State St., is a sister store to Rise Smoke Shop which is also offering deals for customers during the grand opening of the new … [Read more...] about Hasheesh Cannabis opens its doors in Big Rapids
