# The Newsground

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-14**: Syndicated coverage appears — California Telegraph and Hawaii Telegraph publish the MMJ statement.
- **2026-08-13**: MMJ International Holdings issues statement — MMJ says the Curaleaf file illustrates the federal scrutiny state-licensed marijuana operators could encounter when seeking DEA registration.
- **2026-08-11**: The Newsground publishes FBI Curaleaf investigation — Reporting based on FOIA records shows federal authorities examined Curaleaf financial activity for potential money-laundering and public-corruption violations; no criminal charges resulted.

## Recent coverage (1 stories, network-wide)

### 64-Page FBI Curaleaf File Exposes DEA Registration Compliance Risk
2026-08-14 03:11:44 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Newly released FBI records on Curaleaf reveal the ownership and financing scrutiny state-licensed cannabis operators may face when entering the DEA registration system. For regulatory and white-collar counsel, the file signals expanded federal due diligence even when grand jury proceedings end without charges.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/fbi-curaleaf-dea-registration-compliance-risk

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