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Missouri GOP Candidate Faces Federal Drug Charges for Alleged Plot to Frame Rival

Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri state House, is facing federal drug charges for allegedly attempting to frame his political opponent by planting drugs in her belongings. Ross conspired with his former campaign manager, who cooperated with authorities and recorded conversations as part of a sting operation. The Missouri Republican Party chairman has called for Ross to withdraw from the race following these allegations.

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Thomas Christopher Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri state House, is facing federal drug charges for allegedly attempting to frame his political opponent by planting drugs in her belongings. Ross conspired with his former campaign manager, who cooperated with authorities and recorded conversations as part of a sting operation. The Missouri Republican Party chairman has called for Ross to withdraw from the race following these allegations.

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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival

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Missouri GOP Candidate Faces Federal Drug Charges for Alleged Plot to Frame Rival