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2026-09-04 00:17
Missouri House candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on primary opponent
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- CBS NewsLean left
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
Read at cbsnews.com → - The HillCenter
A Republican candidate for the Missouri House is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a plot to plant drugs, including cocaine, on his primary opponent in the lead-up to the August election.
Read at thehill.com → - New York PostLean right
The drug-planting plot would be an “extreme egg in the face” said Ross, according to the FBI document.
Read at nypost.com → - Fox NewsRight
Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.
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Fox NewsRight
GOP candidate gets busted trying to plant drugs on his political rival
Read at foxnews.com →New York PostLean right
Missouri House candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on primary opponent
Read at nypost.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Missouri House candidate plotted to stash cocaine in rival’s purse, FBI says
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →CBS NewsLean left
Missouri House candidate accused of conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent
Read at cbsnews.com →The HillCenter
Missouri House candidate charged in alleged plot to plant cocaine on opponent
Read at thehill.com →Associated PressLean left
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival - AP News
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