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Missouri House candidate faces federal charges for alleged drug planting scheme

Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, has been charged with federal conspiracy related to an alleged scheme to plant cocaine on his primary opponent. He appeared in court on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri.

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Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, has been charged with federal conspiracy related to an alleged scheme to plant cocaine on his primary opponent. He appeared in court on Thursday in Springfield, Missouri.

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Missouri House candidate charged in alleged plot to plant cocaine on opponent

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Missouri House candidate faces federal charges for alleged drug planting scheme