Five men from Spokane, Washington have been indicted for maintaining a drug-involved location and the manufacture and distribution of marijuana. These charges carry maximum penalties including $250,000 in fines and 20 years in prison.
"The owners said they felt state law protected them. Jerry Laberdee, who owns MHP Medical Herb Providers, said he was not aware of the indictment.
"I am almost without words. I can't even tell you how ridiculous it seems," said Laberdee.
Laberdee and his business partner, Dennis Whited, are indicted for actions involving a marijuana dispensary on North Freya in Spokane. It was raided and shut down in May.
It is legal to have medical marijuana in the state of Washington. But it is still a federal offense.
Three other men were also indicted Wednesday. Russell Black is indicted for actions involving a dispensary in Loon Lake. Charles Wright and Jon Vivian were indicated for actions involving a dispensary located within 1,000 feet of Grant Elementary School on Spokane's South Hill. Wright said he could face 50 years in prison because his business was near an elementary school."
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