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

The candidate in question is running for the Missouri state House. Further details about the case are available, including the information contained in the newly unsealed court documents.

The allegations against the candidate have resulted in federal drug charges. For more information on the charges and the alleged plot, additional details can be found through the source.