Missouri House candidate plotted to stash cocaine in rival’s purse, FBI says

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A Republican candidate running for Missouri’s House is facing federal drug charges after he attempted to plant cocaine and Adderall on his primary opponent.

Thomas Ross, 37, appeared in court on Thursday on one charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. Ross had allegedly asked his campaign manager to place the drugs in his opponent’s purse or vehicle.

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