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Missouri candidate faces federal drug charge for alleged conspiracy against rival
Thomas Ross, a candidate for the Missouri House, is facing federal charges for allegedly attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall on his primary opponent, Louise Secker. The charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance was filed after Ross reportedly instructed a campaign manager to carry out the act. The Missouri Republican Party chairman has called for Ross to withdraw from the race.
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Thomas Ross, a candidate for the Missouri House, is facing federal charges for allegedly attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall on his primary opponent, Louise Secker. The charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance was filed after Ross reportedly instructed a campaign manager to carry out the act. The Missouri Republican Party chairman has called for Ross to withdraw from the race.
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