A 37‑year‑old Republican contender for Missouri’s House has been charged with orchestrating a scheme to plant drugs on his primary opponent. Prosecutors allege that Thomas Christopher Ross arranged for cocaine and other substances to be hidden on the rival candidate in the run‑up to the August election. Ross made his first court appearance in Springfield, where he faces federal charges that could derail his campaign. The case highlights the escalating legal and political fallout surrounding the state’s upcoming primary.
A Republican candidate for the Missouri House is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he orchestrated a plot to plant drugs, including cocaine, on his primary opponent in the lead up to the August election. Thomas Christopher Ross, 37, made his initial appearance on Thursday in a Springfield, Mo., courtroom. He is charged with...
