Missouri Republican Ross Arrested in Alleged Plot to Plant Drugs
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Police arrested Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate for the Missouri House, on Wednesday. He faces accusations that he plotted to plant drugs on his primary opponent, Louise Secker.
The Guardian US reported that the scheme involved cocaine and Adderall. The paper said the substances were given to CS, a former campaign manager for Ross, around June.
The New York Times reported that the Missouri Republican Party has called for Ross to withdraw from the race.