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Dennis Forsberg of 'Okemos 7' discusses impending prison sentence

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In 2010, Dennis Forsberg, an Okemos business owner, launched an undisguised effort to start a legal marijuana-growing business.  He and six others intended to operate within the parameters of Michigan’s medical marijuana law, even consulting with Meridian Township police.
Today, the 59-year old is a few days away from surrendering to federal authorities in North Carolina andbeginning a three-year prison sentence.  His son, Lance Forsberg - who talked about his involvement in the plan to Current State back in May - is already serving a similar sentence.

Dennis Forsberg offers his take on the "inconsistency" of U.S. drug laws and to discuss his unimaginable odyssey from suburban, middle-class business owner to federal prisoner. 

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