A Republican candidate for the Missouri House, Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, is facing federal charges related to an alleged plot to plant drugs, including cocaine, on his primary opponent ahead of the August election. Ross made his initial court appearance on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri. He is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
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Missouri House candidate faces federal charges for alleged drug planting scheme
Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, has been charged with federal conspiracy related to an alleged scheme to plant cocaine on his primary opponent. He appeared in court on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri.
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