HempCon Begins In LA With Presser

Panel Speakers

Cheech Marin

Amanda Rain Brazel of Oaksterdam University

Allison Margolin "LA's Dopest Attorney"

Attorney Jennifer Soares

A panel presser begins the HempCon show held at the LA Convention center. The panel spoke about medical marijuana's many benefits. They also spoke on how they wanted to change the laws to decriminalize marijuana use for medical patients, and how people view pot users.

Cheech Marin also spoke and will launch a new film with Tommy Chong on April 20th (4-20). Tommy Chong was unable to make the press conference due to a death in the family.

Photos by Ted Soqui © 2010