D.C. board affirms closure of “Temple of Golden Teacher” over psilocybin sales

Investigators purchased psilocybin twice from the Temple of Golden Teacher before executing a search warrant that uncovered more than 5,800 grams of products, cash, and retail-style equipment. The church argued its sales were protected under religious freedom and Initiative 81, but the Board rejected both claims, finding the operation was commercial in nature and lacked legal exemptions.