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

Further details about the case are available from the source. The candidate in question was running for the state House. The alleged plot has resulted in federal drug charges being brought against the candidate.

The source has more information on the newly unsealed court documents and the charges the candidate is facing.