A Republican candidate is facing federal drug charges related to an alleged plot to frame a political opponent. Newly unsealed court documents revealed the candidate's plan, which involved planting drugs in the opponent's purse. The substances allegedly to be planted included cocaine and prescription pills.

The candidate in question is running for the Missouri state House. Further details about the alleged plot and the charges are available from the source.

The case involves serious allegations, and the source has more information on the newly unsealed court documents and the federal drug charges.