ity, honesty and respect for their opponents, allowing voters to make informed decisions without fear of misinformation or undue influence. 

The DOJ said it was contacted July 30 by the Joplin Police Department (JPD) regarding claims of public corruption after Ross' campaign manager told JPD about the conspiracy to plant cocaine and an Adderall pill, both Schedule II narcotics, among Secker's belongings.

The staffer said he was asked by Ross to plant a baggie of cocaine and a prescription amphetamine pill, both given to him by Ross, inside Secker's purse or car. The Justice Department added that the drugs were meant to be planted while Ross was out of town.

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According to a probable cause affidavit, the following day, July 31, the campaign staffer wore a wire during an encounter at Ross' home, KOLR-TV reported.

The outlet said court records showed how the campaign manager told Ross he still had  the bag and addies  and asked whether Ross still wanted the drugs planted on his opponent.

Ross reportedly responded in the affirmative, according to court documents, and the pair also sent numerous text messages discussing the conspiracy that Ross suggested  would be extreme egg on the face  of Secker.

Screenshots of text messages suggest Ross and the former campaign manager discussed the plot as early as May 31, local outlet KCUR-FM of Kansas City added.

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