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Leonard Ray Blanton (April 10, 1930 – November 22, 1996) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 44th governor of Tennessee from 1975 to 1979. He also served three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives , from 1964 to 1970.
Jun 11, 2021 · Samuel Pettyjohn, a Chattanooga businessman and close friend of Jimmy Hoffa, was fatally shot in 1979 after testifying about a corrupt governor selling prison pardons. The new details reveal that the Blanton administration helped fund the contract murder of Pettyjohn, who cooperated with the FBI and was a key witness in the cash-for-clemency scandal.
Oct 8, 2017 · A biography of Ray Blanton, a three-term congressman and one-term governor of Tennessee who served from 1974 to 1979. Learn about his political career, controversies, achievements, and legacy in the state's history.
Jun 10, 2021 · Ex-Tennessee governor Ray Blanton linked to murder of Samuel Pettyjohn - The Washington Post. Advertisement. This article was published more than 2 years ago. True Crime. Cracked cold case...
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Nov 23, 1996 · JACKSON, TENN. -- Former Tennessee governor Ray Blanton, 66, who was ousted from office three days early in a "cash-for-clemency" scandal that was one of the biggest in Tennessee history and...
Jun 10, 2021 · The scandal ultimately led to the ousting of Democratic Gov. Ray Blanton, who was never indicted in the investigation. By Kimberlee Kruesi • Published June 10, 2021. AP Photo/Kimberlee Kruesi....