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State House candidate accused of plot to plant drugs on his political rival
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Key Points:
- Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for Missouri's state House, faces federal charges for allegedly conspiring to plant cocaine and prescription pills in his political opponent's belongings to frame her.
- Ross was charged with one count of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after his former campaign manager cooperated with the FBI and wore a wire to record incriminating conversations.
- The Missouri Republican Party chairman condemned Ross's actions and called for him to withdraw from the race, following Ross's narrow primary win against Louise Secker for District 161.
- The Justice Department emphasized the importance of campaign integrity and stated that candidates must respect opponents to ensure voter confidence in the electoral process.
- The conspiracy was uncovered after the campaign manager informed local police in late July, revealing that Ross had instructed him to plant drugs while Ross was out of town.
