Utah Democrat governor's nominee reveals investigation for medical marijuana use
The Utah Democratic Party's nominee for governor stunned the state party convention by revealing that his wife is facing a criminal investigation for marijuana use.
"In the last 72 hours, we learned that my wonderful wife of 20 years, Donna, is under investigation for possession of marijuana," Mike Weinholtz told the crowd.
Weinholtz said his wife has been using marijuana to treat arthritis and chronic pain.
"She has only used cannabis for medical reasons to relieve her chronic pain," he said to cheers from the audience, adding: "The issue of medical cannabis touches everyone."
In an interview with FOX 13 on Saturday, Mike and Donna Weinholtz said they learned Wednesday she was facing an investigation by law enforcement and have been cooperative.
"I don't believe in abusing any substance," Donna Weinholtz told FOX 13. "I don't believing in abusing alcohol, I don't believe in abusing this and that's not what...
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