Republican candidate Thomas Ross has been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to frame his primary opponent, Louise Secker, for cocaine possession. Prosecutors claim that Ross, along with his former campaign manager, devised a plan to stash drugs in Secker's purse or vehicle. In June, Ross reportedly provided his former campaign manager, identified in court documents as 'CS', with a bag containing cocaine and Adderall. The case has drawn significant attention in the Missouri House race.
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Missouri candidate Thomas Ross arrested for alleged drug planting scheme
Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate in Missouri, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to frame his primary opponent, Louise Secker, for cocaine possession. Prosecutors state that Ross and his former campaign manager planned to place drugs in Secker's belongings.
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