Candidato republicano de Missouri acusado de intentar colocar drogas

Candidato republicano de Missouri acusado de intentar colocar drogas

Política

Los fiscales federales acusaron a Thomas Christopher Ross, candidato republicano al distrito 161 de la Cámara de Representantes de Missouri, de conspiración para distribuir una sustancia controlada después de que, según indican, intentara colocar cocaína y Adderall en el vehículo de su rival Louise Secker, informaron el 4 de septiembre. Los fiscales afirmaron que Ross ordenó a su exdirector de campaña colocar las drogas en el coche de Secker, hecho revelado en un affidavit federal. Ross, quien ganó la primaria republicana el 2 de septiembre en Joplin, ahora enfrenta cargos federales.

Actores

Thomas Ross Louise Secker Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price Peter Kinder former campaign manager

Ubicaciones

Joplin, Missouri, United States Missouri, United States

Artículos

4 de septiembre de 2026
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Missouri Republican candidate allegedly tried to plant drugs on primary opponent: Investigators
Missouri Republican candidate allegedly tried to plant drugs on primary opponent: Investigators

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 4 de sep 21:36

Thomas Christopher Ross, who won the Republican primary for Missouri House District 161, was indicted on a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance after allegedly attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall in his opponent's car.

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Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent
Missouri state legislative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine on opponent

The Guardian • 4 de sep 01:12

Republican primary candidate Thomas Ross was arrested and charged with conspiring to distribute controlled substances after prosecutors say he plotted to plant cocaine in opponent Louise Secker's belongings.

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Missouri candidate wanted campaign manager to plant cocaine in opponent’s car, authorities say
Missouri candidate wanted campaign manager to plant cocaine in opponent’s car, authorities say

NBC News • 4 de sep 00:15

Thomas Christopher Ross, the Republican nominee for Missouri's 161st House district, was indicted for conspiring to place cocaine and Adderall in opponent Louise Secker's vehicle, according to a federal affidavit.

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3 de septiembre de 2026
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State House candidate accused of plot to plant drugs on his political rival
State House candidate accused of plot to plant drugs on his political rival

Fox News • 3 de sep 23:48

Republican candidate Thomas Ross has been charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances after an alleged plot to place cocaine and prescription medication in his opponent's belongings was uncovered.

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GOP candidate for Missouri House charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent
GOP candidate for Missouri House charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent

CBS News • 3 de sep 20:02

Federal prosecutors allege Republican candidate Thomas Ross directed his former campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on rival Louise Secker, leading to a charge of conspiring to distribute a controlled substance.

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Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on opponent
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on opponent

AP News • 3 de sep 17:52

A Missouri House candidate appeared in federal court on a conspiracy charge after allegedly attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall on his primary opponent.

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