Prominent pot activists Jodie and Marc Emery pleaded guilty to a number of drug-related charges in a Toronto court, which fined them $195,000 each, Jodie Emery told CBC Toronto. Marc Emery, the self-proclaimed "Prince of Pot," pleaded guilty Monday to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking, trafficking marijuana and possession of proceeds of crime more than $5,000. 'I even offered to go to jail for a year'Jodie Emery pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. First, franchisees had to pay Cannabis Culture a $25,000 franchise fee plus a $3,000 monthly fee. All three pleaded guilty to possession of marijuana for purpose of trafficking, while Christopher Goodwin and Guerra also pleaded guilty to possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.

Source: CBC News December 18, 2017 18:27 UTC