Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
A candidate running for Missouri House in a Republican primary has been charged in federal court with attempting to plant cocaine and Adderall on his political opponent. The candidate made an initial court appearance on the drug charge. The case involves allegations of an attempt to frame a rival during a primary election.
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