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Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after allegedly instructing his former campaign manager to plant drugs on his opponent, Louise Secker. The Justice Department announced the charges, which include evidence from text messages and a recording device provided by the FBI.
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Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, has been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after allegedly instructing his former campaign manager to plant drugs on his opponent, Louise Secker. The Justice Department announced the charges, which include evidence from text messages and a recording device provided by the FBI.
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GOP candidate for Missouri House charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent
Missouri GOP Candidate Charged with Conspiracy to Plant Drugs on Opponent