Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
Summary
A Missouri candidate named Thomas Ross appeared in court on federal drug charges for allegedly trying to plant cocaine and Adderall on his political opponent during a Republican primary. Ross is accused of asking a campaign manager to place these drugs on his rival, Louise Secker, before the August 4 primary election.Key Facts
- Thomas Ross is charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance.
- He allegedly tried to plant cocaine and a prescription drug called Adderall on his opponent, Louise Secker.
- Ross gave a campaign manager a glove containing the drugs to place in Secker’s purse or vehicle.
- The drug planting attempt happened before the August 4 Republican primary in Missouri.
- Ross narrowly defeated Secker by only a few dozen votes in the primary.
- Missouri Republican Party chairman Peter Kinder asked Ross to drop out of the race.
- The FBI found text messages from Ross discussing the plan to plant the drugs.
- U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price emphasized the importance of honesty and integrity in elections.
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