James Harnden had been a longtime activist for cannabis legalization, especially after he was charged with a low-level felony for possession of an ounce of weed, which cost him his job and other opportunities - a situation that convicted felons often encounter.
Edna Peterson was searching for a job on Craigslist earlier this year and came across an offer that sounded too good to be true: “Interested in a quick $2,000?”