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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
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· September 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Newly unsealed court documents reveal the candidate's plan to plant drugs on the opponent.
A Republican candidate is facing federal drug charges related to an alleged plot to frame a political opponent. Newly unsealed court documents reveal the candidate's plan to plant drugs on the opponent. The substances allegedly to be planted include cocaine and prescription pills, which were to be placed in the opponent's purse.
The candidate in question is running for the Missouri state House. Further details about the alleged plot and the charges are available. The case involves federal drug charges, and court documents have been unsealed to reveal the alleged scheme.
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Category: News Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Fox 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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