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

The Hill·September 3, 2026·1 min read
Missouri House candidate charged in alleged plot to plant cocaine on opponent

A Republican candidate for the Missouri House, Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, faced federal charges Thursday in Springfield, Mo., for allegedly orchestrating a plot to plant cocaine on his primary opponent before the August election. He is charged with one count.

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